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Can the return address be the same as the sending address?
NOTHING. They will attempt to deliver it to the addressee, as usual. If the address is good, they will make delivery of it. If you’ve written it wrong, they will try to deliver it to the return address, which is the same place, so if it’s wrong, it won’t get delivered there either.
Can I send a letter with a different return address than the address I’m sending it from?
Yes, you can. The return address will only be needed in case the mail piece cannot reach the intended destination. Nobody tracks from which address a mail piece has been sent, so you can put in whatever return address you like.
Can you put a fake return address on a letter?
You can put any name you want on a return address, or no name at all. There is no law about what name you put on a package or letter or whether any part of it is correct. The only problem may be if a package has to be returned to you and the postal delivery person doesn’t recognize the name.
What if you don’t want to put a return address?
The return address is not required on postal mail. However, lack of a return address prevents the postal service from being able to return the item if it proves undeliverable; such as from damage, postage due, or invalid destination. Such mail may otherwise become dead letter mail.
Can you send mail from someone else’s address?
No. It can be considered a deceptive practice if the intent is to deceive someone however. The main purpose behind the return address, is just that, an address the postal service can return something in the event it cannot be delivered…
How do you send a letter to someone without an address?
There are two traditionally acceptable salutations when you are writing a business letter to an unknown recipient: ‘To whom it may concern’ or ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ Both show respect to anyone who is the intended reader. When you know the name of the recipient, the appropriate title to use when writing to a man is Mr.
Can I use a fake name to send a letter?
Can I put a fake name for shipping or receiving mail and parcels? In general, you can use a fake name or a pseudonym on the shipping address if the intent is not fraudulent. Courier companies and postal services usually require a valid address for a successful delivery.