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A3 International Addresses

A31 General Requirements

The bottom line of the address should show only the COUNTRY name, written in full (no abbreviations) and preferably in capital letters. Do not place the postal codes (ZIP Codes) of foreign country designations on the last line of the address. Do not underline the COUNTRY name. An example of a correct foreign address follows:

A32 Canada Only

The following address format is used when the postal address delivery zone is included in the address. Use the standard two-character abbreviation for provinces and territories. On mail to Canada, there must be two spaces between the province abbreviation and the postal code, as shown below between "ON" and "K1A 0B1":

How To Obtain Canadian Postal Code Information

Mailers wishing to order a Postal Code Directory for Canada should write to the following address to obtain an order form:

NATIONAL PHILATELIC CENTRE
CANADA POST CORPORATION
75 ST NINIAN ST SUITE 100
ANTIGONISH NS B2G 2R8
CANADA

call: 800-565-4362

Major mailers requiring postal code information on CD-ROM or information regarding Canadian mailing standards should write to the following address:

ADDRESS MANAGEMENT
CANADA POST CORPORATION
2701 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE NO813
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
CANADA

call: 800-363-3459