When sending an envelope, it is important to know how to address it and where the “from” and “to” addresses go. We have compiled a guide with examples that clearly show how you need to write the addresses on the envelope.

How to fill out the front and the back of an envelope

It is important to know where to write the “from” and “to” addresses when sending envelopes to another destination. By doing so, you will ensure that the receiver gets them without an issue. Since no one likes to hear that their shipment is lost due to wrongly inserted information, here is how you should write the address on an envelope:

The front of the envelope should contain all details of the recipient.
The back of the envelope should contain the return address details.

Step by step guidelines on writing the recipient’s address on an envelope:

On the front of the envelope, note the following information:

The full name (name and surname) of the recipient
The full address (including street number, apartment number and similar) of the recipient
The postal code and the town of the recipient
The country of the recipient

For most countries, you should write the address in the centre of the envelope, leaving the upper right corner for the stamps. Some countries may require that you write the information in the bottom left corner. However, usually, this does not represent a huge mistake with whichever way you choose to go.

How to write the address on an envelope – Example for the front side

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Writing the return address on an envelope

On the back of the envelope, write the following information where you seal the envelope:

The full name (name and surname)
The full address (including street number, apartment number and similar)
The postal code and the town of the recipient
The country of the recipient

Remember that this is the return address information, so the provided information for the back of the envelope should be of it.

How to write the address on an envelope – Example for the backside

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What if you forgot to write the sender’s address on an envelope?

It does not represent a big issue if there is no sender’s address on an envelope. The sender’s address usually serves as the return address. So, in cases that the envelope is not deliverable, it would normally go back to the sender. Unfortunately, if the letter is not deliverable and there is no return address, the envelope will most likely stay in a post office until someone claims it.

When sending an envelope, the most crucial factor is to write the recipient’s address correctly.

Key takeaways when writing the address on an envelope:

Make sure you do not add unnecessary stops.
Keep in mind that the given information serves as a general guideline, and some countries may require that both information about the recipient and return address are on the same side. Check the information further for the selected country.
Use a pen instead of a pencil when writing the “from” and “to” addresses on an envelope.

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