Search Branch finder Help & support Log in Menu How to address mail Make sure your post gets exactly where it needs to go When posting something to someone in the UK, write the address like this: Addressees' name House number and street name Locality name (if needed) Town (please print in capitals) Full postcode (please print in capitals) Handy tips Don’t use full stops or commas Start each line on the left (don’t centre the lines) You don’t need to write the name of the county if you’ve included the town and postcode Return address If you want to make sure your post can get back to you, don’t forget to include your UK return address on each item. Items that cannot be delivered will be returned to you. How to address an international item The way you write international postal addresses may vary between countries, but here's a good guideline: Addressee's name House number and street name City or town Province, state or department and postal code COUNTRY (please print in capitals & use English name) Handy tips for international post Include the right international postcode If your item is going to Europe, put the postcode to the left of the town – eg 11780 ATHENS Always write the town and country in capital letters, with the full country name appearing last in the address (no abbreviations) Don’t forget the Air Mail sticker – unless you’re using International Economy Remember to include your return address Return address If you want to make sure your post can get back to you if undelivered, don't forget to include your UK return address on each item. Just remember that your return address needs to be in the UK. If you include a return address that’s in the destination country, it won’t be accepted. Customs If you’re sending a package outside the UK, you’ll need a customs label. You can get all the customs forms you need at the Post Office or on our customs page. Is your package worth up to £270? Make sure you attach a completed and signed CN22 label. Put it on the front of the item, as near as possible to the top left hand corner - just don't cover up the address. Is your package worth more than £270? Remember to attach the top part of the CN22 and a CN23 form in a plastic wallet (SP126). As well as your customs label, you'll need to sign to confirm that the item doesn't contain anything restricted by postal regulations. More information on international post restrictions. Make sure that you've written the name and address of the person who signed the CN22 on the front of the package once it's attached. Make sure that you've written the name and address of the person who signed the CN22 on the front of the package once it's attached.If you have any questions please ask in your Post Office branch - our staff will be happy to help. Under customs law, the sender is legally responsible for the information on the declaration; therefore it is in your own interest to ensure that the declaration is completed accurately and in full. Ready to post? Pop in with your item FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH You might be interested in How to send a parcel Special Delivery Guaranteed Products & services Useful information Corporate website Follow us on Facebook Twitter YouTube Post Office proudly supports Copyright 2021 The Post Office Our Cookies Our website uses small bits of data (known as cookies) to make the website work, remember who you are, personalise content and provide a safer experience on our site. Some of these cookies are essential for the website to function while others can be switched on or off. By clicking “Accept all” you agree to the uses explained in our Cookies Notice. To set your cookie preferences, click “Let me choose”. Let me choose Accept all