How Can You Put a Delivery Address on an Envelope Flap?

Most people place the delivery address in the middle of the front of the envelope.

Typically, two different addresses go on any envelope. The delivery address is placed on the front of the envelope, in the center. The return address is often placed either in the upper-left corner of the envelope, or on the back flap of the envelope. Putting a delivery address on an envelope flap goes against common practice, and may result in you getting your letter returned to you.

Things You'll Need

• Envelope
• Pen

Instructions

1. Write "Return Address" in large letters in the upper-left corner of the envelope. Write your return address underneath this, as normal. This is to avoid any confusion the mail carrier might have.

2. Write "Delivery Address" in large letters across the top of the flap of the envelope. Write the delivery address below this. This is also to avoid any confusion the mail carrier might encounter.

3. Write "Delivery Address on Back Flap" in large lettering, on the front of the envelope, where the delivery address normally goes. If you are unable to write in this space, find space somewhere on the front of the envelope to write this, as a courtesy to your mail carrier.

References

• Martha Stewart Weddings: Return Addresses
• John Hopkins University: Envelope Order Form