[CS] How to write the address on the envelope of an ordinary letter correctly?

Have you decided to send a letter to your grandparents after a long time, or do you just need to send a physical document to the office? With a lot of information being sent digitally these days, it’s no wonder people have forgotten the rules of signing an envelope. Come with us to refresh your memory on how to sign an envelope.

Choose your envelope

For standard sheets weighing up to 20 g and with a maximum size of 23.5 × 12 cm Standard envelope C5 or C6. If you are sending a larger document, choose a reinforced postal envelope with a cardboard wall. A special bubble envelope can be used to protect small and lightweight items.

How do I sign the envelope correctly?

Write your address in the top left corner of the envelope. Do not forget your name, street and house number, postcode and city. You can also write “Sender” above the address.

Sender Petr Mlynář Okružní 404 370 02 České Budějovice

In the lower right corner of the envelope write the address of the person to whom you are sending the letter. Do not forget to address the letter as “Sir/Madam” and underneath include your name and surname, street and house number, postcode and city. If you are sending to a company, also write the name of the company.

In this case, however, you do not need to write the salutation because you are sending the letter to the entire company. If you are sending a letter to a foreign country, include the country of the addressee under the postcode and city. Stick the postage stamp at the top above the addressee’s details.

Dear Madam Lucie Nováková Vodičkova 86 123 45 Prague

What to avoid when signing an envelope?

Never write on an envelope with a pencil, ballpoint pen or eraser. Use a blue or black pen. Make sure the writing is large enough and easy to read.

The font size should be no smaller than 3 mm. For better legibility and to avoid mistakes, we recommend writing in block letters rather than typewriting. If you have dysgraphia or are not proficient in cursive writing and want the letter to look presentable, you can print the address. Use font 12b.

If you make a mistake when writing out the envelope, do not cross out or rewrite the text, rather get a new envelope. It’s a good idea to keep several envelopes in your home so you always have them to hand. You can choose from our selection.

How do I write the address on the parcel?

The same rules apply for writing an address on a parcel or box as for writing on an envelope. Keep in mind that the larger the box, the more visible the information should be. Therefore, place a label on the package with the sender’s address and the addressee’s address.

You can print the label online on the Czech Post website or pick it up at a branch. We also recommend that you include the phone number of the addressee so that the courier can contact them. If you are sending fragile items, stick a warning label on the box. Labels for shipping and handling can be found in our offer.