Addressing a letter envelope with “attention” or “Attn” makes it go into the right hands. Marking it with this will bring it to a particular person’s attention. This is used for business addresses, as letters in businesses go through mailing rooms, and if incorrectly addressed, they can be sent to the general department store.

In order for a letter to be guaranteed to be delivered to the intended recipient, you need to know how to add “attention” on the envelope. Follow these steps to see how you can:

 

  1. Write “ATTN” first, followed by the name of the person from the business or company you wish the letter to be read by. For example, ATTN Jason Oliver.

 

  1. Next, write the company’s name after the name of the recipient. For example, ATTN Jason Oliver SGS Company Limited.

 

  1. You will then write the street address, along with the suite numbers. For example, ATTN Jason Oliver SGS Company Limited, 3465 Main Road STB 487.

 

  1. Lastly, you will add the address with the city, state, and ZIP code. For example, ATTN Jason Oliver SGS Company Limited, 3465 Main Road STB 487 Washington, DC. 127-8654.