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Drop Zone Mail Guide

Addressing for Success

Specific Format
The following is recommended in the sequence and position indicated for addressing to insure efficient handling and delivery by the U.S. Postal Service:

Domestic Address Format

International Address Format

You will get the best possible service if you:

• CAPITALIZE EVERYTHING IN THE ADDRESS
• Use 2 letter state abbreviations
• Eliminate all punctuation (except the hyphen between Zip Code and plus four)
• Use common abbreviations
• Use Zip + 4 Codes

Make sure the place where you want the mail delivered appears on the line immediately above the city, state and zip code line; i.e. 246 E MAIN ST Ste 400 or PO BOX 125. If both the street address and the PO Box are on the same line, the mail piece will be delivered to the PO Box.

Labels for use on parcels, packages or large envelopes must be addressed according to the above format. Improperly prepared labels will be returned to you for correction and/or completion. Labels must be applied parallel to the bottom edge of the envelope to be processed by the USPS on automation equipment.

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