Strategies to Improve the Quality of your Addresses

Computer programming:
  • 40 Characters per line, 3-4 address lines
  • Delete unnecessary elements
  • Correct address Formats
  • Employee training
  • Constant Supervision and quality control
  • Use only certified products

Did you know that, SAN JUAN; is the City name for the following locations:

  • OLD SAN JUAN PTA DE TIERRA SANTURCE
  • FDZ JUNCOS
  • LOIZA STATION BO OBRERO
  • HATO REY CAPARRA
  • RIO PIEDRAS CUPEY
  • SAN JOSE UPR
  • 65TH INFANTERIA
  • GPO MINILLAS
  • CENTRO MEDICO

This means when writing addresses to the above locations, use the official city name which is SAN JUAN. Avoid using the dash (-) and the preceding zero (0) if the route number is from 1 to 9 when writing a Highway Contract or Rural Route address.

Tips When Writing Addresses

  • ALWAYS USE CAP LETTERS.
  • Left margin 1/2" minimum.
  • Free of punctuation marks, except when they are necessary.
  • The house number must appear before street name or number. When the house number is alphanumeric avoid the use of dash (-).
  • When the address has numeric block & numeric house number, it is necessary to include the dash (-).
  • Presort Corporation envelopes can't have stamps that are not from the USPS.
  • Presort Corporation envelops should not be hand written.

For aditional help

  • WWW.USPS.COM
  • Business Service Network (787) 622-1783
  • Business Mail Entry (787) 622-1787 / 1776 / 1794

For more tips or information visit the WWW. USPS.COM under products and services.