How to Address a Letter to the President

Today, U.S. presidents are more accessible than ever before. But you'll want to use proper form when addressing a business letter to such an important government official. Paying close attention to these details will help your letter to get the attention it deserves. Here are some guidelines on how to send the president a letter.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stationery Stamps Pen

1. Start by addressing the outer envelope correctly. The correct address form is:
   
   The President
   The White House
   1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
   Washington, DC 20500
   
   Be sure to write your return address on the envelope and put the proper amount of postage on your letter.

2. Next, it's time to use the proper format in your letter. This is:
   
   President's Name
   The President
   The White House
   
   Dear Mr. President:

3. Make the letter itself concise, and be sure to proofread it twice to avoid any spelling or grammatical errors. In the last paragraph, you might want to thank him for his time.
   
   Sign your letter at the end, using a closing such as:
   
   Cordially
   Sincerely yours
   Truly yours
   
   Depending on the type of letter you write, and what the topic is, you might just get a letter from the president himself.