- Start at the center of the envelope. It's essential to write the name and address of the letter or package visibly.
- Write the recipient's first and last name on the first line.
- Note the company or organization (optional)
- Provide PO box number.
- Add city, state, and postal code to the bottom line.
How do PO boxes work with packages?
A PO Box can only receive mail delivered through USPS and not other carriers such as FedEx or UPS. You will have to stay on top of your mail to make sure that your PO Box does not overfill. You have to be careful with packages because if a package does not fit in your PO Box it will be set aside by USPS.
What Cannot be shipped to PO Box?
The short answer is NO, there is no item that cannot be delivered to a PO box, but there are delivery services that do not deliver to any PO boxes. If you are having trouble receiving an item, look into the possibility of using the Post Office's physical address and your PO BOX number as the “apartment number”.
Can I get a PO Box without an address?
One of the biggest limitations of a USPS PO Box is that you must provide a permanent, physical address to be eligible for one. This poses an issue for nomadic people who don't maintain a traditional, permanent residence.
Why do you need an address for a PO Box?
A physical street address is required for your registered agent for an LLC or corporation and PO Boxes are not accepted. A PO Box can only receive mail delivered through USPS and not other carriers such as FedEx or UPS. You will have to stay on top of your mail to make sure that your PO Box does not overfill.
How do you write an address with a PO Box?
Post office box addresses always begin with the words “PO Box” followed by the individual box number, usually a 2-5 digit number. The US Postal Service requests that senders leave out all punctuation when filling in PO Box addresses. For instance, write “PO Box,” not “P.O. Box.”
Does a PO Box count as an address?
Originally Answered: Can I use a PO box as a physical address in the US? You can use it as your mailing address, but it cannot be your physical address for obvious reasons. If you are just wanting to make it look like an apartment or suite address, the post office offers the benefit of street address & number.