- An address is regarded as complete when it contains all the elements needed for unique identification in the Universal POST*CODE® Database files.
Format | Example |
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Typical handwritten format: Name of recipient Street number and direction and street name and suite number Name of city, State abbreviation + ZIP code |
Stone Profit Systems 445 E ohio street Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60611 |
USPS-recommended format: Name of recipient Street number and direction and street name and suite number Name of city, State abbreviation + ZIP code+4 code |
STONE PROFIT SYSTEMS 445 E OHIO ST STE 350 CHICAGO IL 60611-3382 |
Secondary Address Unit Designators
- Secondary address unit designators, such as APARTMENT or SUITE.
- These are required to be printed on the mail-piece for address locations containing secondary unit designators.
Common Designators
- The most common unit designators are:
Designator | Abbreviation |
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APARTMENT | APT |
BUILDING | BLDG |
FLOOR | FL |
SUITE | STE |
UNIT | UNIT |
ROOM | RM |
DEPARTMENT | DEPT |
Two letters State code
Postcode
- 9 digits to right of State, a hyphen between 5th and 6th digits, 2 spaces between State and postcode