Can return address be same as mailing address?

NOTHING. They will attempt to deliver it to the addressee, as usual. If the address is good, they will make delivery of it. If you’ve written it wrong, they will try to deliver it to the return address, which is the same place, so if it’s wrong, it won’t get delivered there either.

Can I send a letter with a different return address than the address I’m sending it from?

Yes, you can. The return address will only be needed in case the mail piece cannot reach the intended destination. Nobody tracks from which address a mail piece has been sent, so you can put in whatever return address you like.

Can a return address be on the back of an envelope?

Yes it is. The USPS (in the U.S.) prefers it to be on the upper left corner of the face of the envelope, but they allow it on the rear envelope flap. The only requirement is that the recipient’s name and address are on the front center of the envelope.

What can I put instead of a return address?

Alternatives for your physical address

• Rent a P.O. Box. Head down to your local post office and rent a post office box.
• Use your work address. If you have a day job with an office, talk to your employer about using the office address.
• Ask a friend with a business.
• Head to a UPS Store.
• Try your co-working space.

What types of mail require a return address?

A return address is required in specific circumstances below and the sender’s domestic return address must appear legibly on:

• Mail of any class, when its return and/or an address correction service is requested.
• Official mail.
• Mail paid with precanceled stamps.
• Matter bearing a company permit imprint.
• Priority Mail®

Can you ship without a return address?

The United States Postal Service does not require a return address on regular parcel post mail. The procedure for sending packages without a return address is exactly the same as sending them with one, except that you leave off the return address.

Does the return address matter?

The return address is not required on postal mail. However, lack of a return address prevents the postal service from being able to return the item if it proves undeliverable; such as from damage, postage due, or invalid destination. Such mail may otherwise become dead letter mail.

Where does return address go on envelope?

1. Placement. The address, return address and postage should all be on the same side of the package.
2. Return Address. Print or type your address in the upper-left corner on the front of the envelope.
3. Delivery Address. Print or type clearly the delivery address parallel to the longest side of the envelope.

Can you send a package without a return address?

Do you have to put a name on return address?

The return address need not include a sender’s name, but should include address or P.O. box details in the same way as the delivery address should. In some countries, the return address is conventionally located in the upper left hand corner of the envelope, card, or label.

Is it illegal to put a fake return address on mail?

No. It can be considered a deceptive practice if the intent is to deceive someone however. The main purpose behind the return address, is just that, an address the postal service can return something in the event it cannot be delivered…

Do I have to use a return address?

There are some instances where mailers MUST use a return address. To name a few: Paying postage with precanceled stamps . Priority Mail. Package Services. Mail with Extra Services. Mail with Company permit imprint. There are special addressing services you can use to tell the Postal Service what to do with your mail if it can’t be delivered.

Is it legal to send a letter without a return address?

There’s no requirement that any return address be used, and the return address would only be used if the letter was undeliverable anyway… No. It can be considered a deceptive practice if the intent is to deceive someone however.

Do I need a return address to mail international letters?

Some classes or types of mail do require a valid return address. The stamp or postage is placed in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope. For more information, including how to mail international letters, check out “ A Customer’s Guide to Mailing ” from USPS.

How do I write the address I am mailing to?

The address you are mailing to should be written as follows: The return address should be written in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. The return address is not a requirement on all types of mail.