USPS Format Instructions
Postal Addressing Standards, Publication 28
| Line | Required | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optional | Attention Line |
| 2 | Optional | Individual Line |
| 3 | Optional | Functional Title |
| 4 | Strongly Recommended | Building Name |
| 5 | Yes | Delivery Address Line and Room Number |
| 6 | Yes | City, State, Zip |
The optional lines (1-3) are there for your convenience.
Building name (4) is strongly recommended and should appear directly
above the delivery address.
The last two lines (5-6)
of the address are the most important and affect how the mail gets
delivered.
Information that could be included in optional data lines:
Person Name, Job
Title Project Name College/MAU Name
Division/Unit/Department Name
Information that is strongly recommended:
Building Name
Examples
Academic Facility Options
Administrative Facility Options
