Envelopes - Canada & United States

The rules for addresses on envelopes are the same as above for addresses on letters, with the following characteristics:

• The text is written in uppercase (capital) letters

• Don't use punctuation unless it is part of a proper name, e.g., ST. JOHN'S

• Format the return address the same way as the destination address and place it in the top-left corner of the envelope or package (or on the back of the item at the top).

• While symbols and abbreviations are discouraged in letters, symbols and abbreviations are encouraged on envelopes;