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.

Things You'll Need

• Stationery
• Stamps
• Pen

Instructions

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.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish