How to write the address in a letter or envelope

Putting the address in a letter or envelope is a very common process that sometimes gets complicated. Here we explain in an easy and step by step how to write the address of the person we want to send the envelope or package.

Look at these other articles on how to write a letter of recommendation for a person or how to write the heading of a business letter.

You will need to:
  • Letter or envelope
  • Pen
Steps to follow:

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The structure to write the address in an envelope will have the following characteristics:

- Line 1: Identity of the recipient (Name and surnames, name of the company, etc.)

- Line 2: Type of road / street, name of road / street, number - floor - staircase.

- Line 3: Postal Code - locality.

- Line 4: Province.

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In the case that the shipment of the package or envelope is to a company. In this case, the structure of the postal address format would be the following:

- Line 1: Identity of the recipient (Name and surname, name of the company, etc.).

- Line 2: Information complementary to the point of delivery of the company (Department, position ...).

- Line 3: Information complementary to the geographical point (Polygon, urbanization ...).

- Line 4: Type of track, - track name - number - floor - staircase.

- Line 5: Postal Code - locality.

- Line 6: Province.

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In the case of having to write an address abroad, you must follow the following instructions:

- Line 1: Identity of the recipient (Name and surnames, name of the company, etc.)

- Line 2: Type of road / street, - name of road / street - number - floor - staircase.

- Line 3: Postal Code - locality.

- Line 4: Country

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Normally we will write the name of street or street in the following way: c / Mayor, 7. There are other abbreviations of the streets such as: Av. Plz. etc.

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Discover also how to write the heading of a business letter and how to address a cover letter to a stranger quickly and easily

Tips
  • Write the address where you want to send the package or envelope in a clear and large print.
  • Write the address where you want to send the envelope in a pen.