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How to Address an Envelope in Care of Someone else Addressing an envelope in care of someone else is easy to do. Follow these steps to send mail in the U.S.

You can also address it To the Attention of someone {ATT:}

Steps

1. Find out the address to which to send your item, the person to whom you want it sent, and the person who will be receiving the item in care of the initial addressee.
2. JANE DOE: The intended person to whom you want to send the letter.
3. MOTHER DOE: The person who will receive the letter and re-route the letter to Jane Doe.
4. Write the address clearly in the middle of the letter or package.
5. Follow the example below (but with the appropriate information) to send your mail successfully.
   
   <addressee>Miss Jane Doe
   <receiver>c/o Mother Doe
   <address>123 Somewhere Street
   <city, state zip>City, ST 12345
6. Attach appropriate amount of postage (ask your local post office if you are unsure). Place your return address in the upper left-hand corner.
7. Drop your properly addressed mail in the post box and you're all done!

Tips

• Printing a label or printing on the envelope from your computer makes the addressing look very professional and legible. If you need assistance, local libraries and friends and family with office experience can help.