Addressing Military and Domestic Mail
Make sure you include the unit and box numbers, for APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses (if assigned). To prevent mail from entering foreign mail networks, do not include city or country names in APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses.
Examples:
Army/Air Post Office (APO)
PFC JOHN DOE PSC 3 BOX 4120
APO AE 09021
Fleet Post Office (FPO)
SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH
UNIT 100100 BOX 4120
FPO AP 96691
Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
JOHN ADAMS
UNIT 8400 BOX 0000
DPO AE 09498-0048
Please note: We are not responsible for shipments once they have been delivered to the local USPS facility. Tracking information is not available for shipments to APO/FPO boxes for security reasons. Shipments through the U.S. Military Post Office may have a longer transit time than is listed at checkout.
To get more specific shipping restrictions for a Military Post Office ZIP Code, you can:
- Visit the Military Postal Service Agency's website
- Get additional information on diplomatic mail by emailing DPO-Answerperson@state.gov
- Ask your local Post Office
- Call USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)
- Visit the USPS website, How Do I Address Military Mail