Strike Out Zip Code Notice For Free

It's not going to be a real problem in most practical cases (unless the crossing-out is messy). But the post office workers don't like it (obviously) and the counter staff will ask you to clean it up (which was usual in my day). The point is to keep the envelope in as clean a state as possible.

Originally Answered: If I put the wrong city down but the right zip code down for a package will it go to the correct address? It should. Postal clerks can check the city to get right zip. IF questioned, it's sent to a clerk for more work to do so.

Don't erase or cross out the address. If you keep getting mail addressed to someone who doesn't live at your address, tell your mail carrier or contact your local post office. They can help ensure that you don't keep getting misdelivered mail.

A letter without a ZIP code may not reach its intended destination. That is because of the way addresses are read by automated postal systems. Rules that are taken for granted when people send mail are actually unusually strict to increase post office efficiency. Processing machines read addresses from the bottom up.

Crossing out is fine, but obliterate it enough so the machines can't possibly read it. Better to not glue any paper on any mail. The chance it will get torn or removed is too high.

These should be placed on the same line as the street address. Place the city, state, and ZIP Code in that order on the last line. This must be the last line. Never place an ?attention line,? telephone number, or other entries after the ZIP Code line.

To forward a letter sent to the wrong address, simply cross out the address on the envelope and rewrite the new address in black letters. Then simply place it into the mailbox and your mail carrier will take it from there.

Crossing out is fine, but obliterate it enough so the machines can't possibly read it. Better to not glue any paper on any mail. The chance it will get torn or removed is too high.