How to Find a Correct Street Address

Getting the correct number for an address is important.

The correct address for a location is important if you are trying to find it or send something to it. Whether it be a business or household, finding the address can be done with a little bit of leg work. Learning the steps for locating a place can help make whatever business you have with it go smoothly.

Instructions

1. Call. Contact the person or business, if you can, and ask for verification on the address. Most times this is the easiest and only step you need to take to find the address.

2. Go to the post office. Head to your local post office for assistance. Provide the street and name of the person or business you are trying to locate in order to get the most up to date and accurate information.

3. Try a reverse look-ups. Reverse searching for an address is when you try and find it using a phone number or business name. Call your operator and ask about doing a reverse look up or try a general web search with a business name.

References

• United States Postal Service: Addressing Tips And Tools

Resources

• United States Postal Service