Package your mail in appropriate packaging. Letters go in envelopes and large items go in boxes. The USPS asks that you do not attempt to send anything breakable in any type of envelope and that you package breakable and/or fragile items with extra padding.
Print your address in the upper left corner of the box or envelope. The USPS prefers you print in all capital letters, but it is not required. Your address should be written in the following format:
Your Name
Your Street Address/Post Office Box Address
Your City, State and Zip Code
Print the Canadian destination address in the middle of the envelope or package. Make sure your destination address is written correctly, otherwise there is a chance it will not make it to your destination. Your Canadian mailing address should be printed in the following format:
Recipient's Name
Recipient's Street/Post Office Box Address
Recipient's City, Province and Zip Code
Canada
Mail your envelope or package with the appropriate amount of postage attached. You can mail your envelopes by putting them in your mailbox with the red flag in the upright position, by putting it in any USPS blue mailbox or by dropping it off at your local post office. Boxes can be picked up by any shipping company, dropped off with any shipping company or mailed at your local post office.
