USPS shows you how to send a letter or postcard in the U.S., from choosing an envelope, writing the address, buying and applying stamps, and finding a drop-off location.

Letters, bills, greeting cards, and other documents can be sent in standard white, manila, or recycled paper envelopes. Items needing extra protection can be sent in bubble-lined, padded …

Step 2: Address the envelope: On the bottom center of the envelope, write the address you want your letter delivered to. Start by writing the recipient's name; on the next line, write their street …

Learn how to use USPS to send letters from the U.S. to other countries: What you can send, how to write addresses, ways to buy postage, and more.

Find guidelines for addressing mailpieces, ensuring proper delivery and compliance with USPS standards.

To authorize regular delivery of Restricted Delivery mail to an agent, the recipient should send a letter to the Postmaster or complete PS Form 3801 (Standing Delivery Order) at the local Post …

(If it's improperly addressed, it might get returned to you). Return Address Print or type your address in the upper-left corner on the front of the envelope. Delivery Address Print or type …

5-3 Dimensions and Shape Standards for Automation-compatible Enveloped Letters Containing Disc 5-4 Dimensions and Shape Standards for Automation-compatible (Unenveloped) Disc …

Whether it is mail for holidays or special occasions, or regular letters and packages, these helpful tips may come in handy: Type or neatly write the complete address of the recipient. Use a …

On a letter-size piece, the entire delivery address should be within the Optical Character Reader (OCR) read area, which is defined as follows: Left: 1/2" from the left edge of the piece.