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 …

After showing simplified examples of an envelope and postcard, we see a written message being placed and sealed in an envelope. Step 2: Address the envelope: On the bottom center of the …

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.

When preparing cards and letters for mailing, it is important to know the proper way to address them. By following basic guidelines, you can help ensure your card or letter will reach its …

Letter carriers are instructed to deliver mail as addressed if they are unfamiliar with the recipient’s name. (Numbers on the boxes may not necessarily correlate with a mail recipient’s address.)

First-Class Mail International ® (FCMI) service is the most affordable way to send letters and large envelopes to more than 180 countries, including Canada, Great Britain, and Australia.

Send Letters & Cards Learn how to choose the best envelope or card size, follow Postal addressing standards, and get stamps for your mail.

You might need an adult’s help! Fold the letter and put it inside the envelope. Put the postage stamp in the upper right corner of the envelope. This is so the Postal Service can send it to …

A minimum of 8-point type, or if Intelligent Mail barcode with a delivery point routing code, a minimum of 6-point type is acceptable if printed in all capital letters.