Quick answer: Recipient name and address in the center, your return address top-left, and proper postage top-right - leave a clear margin around the edges for postmarking.
How to address an envelope sounds like a small question until you are holding the pen. Here is the practical answer, with examples you can copy.
USPS Layout Rules
- Recipient: center of the envelope, 3-4 lines (name, street, city state ZIP)
- Return address: top-left corner or back flap
- Postage: top-right, one forever stamp for standard cards
- Pop up cards are non-machineable - add the extra non-machinable surcharge or extra postage
- Print clearly or use labels; abbreviate directionals (NW) per USPS format
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order pop up cards in bulk or with my own design?
Yes. Apopresent offers custom branding and wholesale quantities for businesses, from logo cards to fully bespoke paper engineering. Minimums are friendly even for small teams.
Will a pop up card fit in a standard envelope?
Most come with a matching custom envelope sized to the folded card, so mailing is as easy as a regular card. Oversized designs may need extra postage - see our guide on how to mail a pop up card for specifics.
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