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Preparing and Addressing Outgoing Mail

Proper Addressing of Mail

It is best to capitalize everything in the address and center on the envelope
Eliminate all punctuation
Use the USPS list of common address and state abbreviations (pp. 29-30)
Always use a return address including IC, building address, room # and mail stop code
Always place the street address or post office box on the line above the city and state
Always place the ZIP+4 Code on the last line of the address
Always leave the bottom ½ inch (both front and back) blank and unobstructed to allow for USPS barcode