What happens if you put the stamp on the wrong side of a letter?

Putting the stamp in the wrong corner will mean the envelope is the wrong way up, and the machine will reject it as unreadable. It will then have to be sorted by hand – which is a slower process.

Can stamps go on the left side?

Placement of Stamp The return address should be in the top left corner, the mailing address should be written clearly in the center, and the stamp should be fitted securely to the top right corner of the envelope. Stamps should not overlap, and extra postage can be placed on the back of the envelope.

What if you put a stamp upside-down?

An upside-down stamp means “I love you.” The stamp posted slightly off-kilter means “I miss you.” There’s a lot more crammed into the placement of one little square on a slightly larger square.

Can you put stamps on sideways?

Originally Answered: Is it okay to put a stamp on upside down? You can put a stamp on upside down or in fact anywhere on the envelope that you want. While there is guidance to put it on the top right corner, that is because of automatic sorting machines.

Can you put stamps on horizontally?

About 90 percent of these stamps that have come in the mail to the office or to my home address have been placed with the word “FOREVER” horizontally. If nothing else, it’s a fun modern postal history quirk to watch for.

Which side do stamps go on?

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The stamp or postage is placed in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.

What happens if I put two stamps on an envelope?

For any domestic mail piece that weighs more than one ounce, you must include additional postage along with your Forever Stamp to ensure USPS delivery. Also, you may purchase higher denomination postage stamps for heavier postage at the Post Office™. Avoid placing two Forever Stamps on a mail piece for heavier mail.

Which side of envelope does stamp go on?

Do stamps go horizontal or vertical?

Put the stamp on the top right corner of the envelope. Make sure it is in line with the return address on the top left corner of the envelope. Do not cover or obscure the return address or the receiver address with the stamp.

What side of the envelope do you write the address?

Address of the addressee shall be written on front side and sender’s address on back side on an envelope.