Shipping Address Formatting Guidelines

Providing an accurate shipping address helps ensure your order is delivered successfully and avoids delays, returned packages, carrier delivery exceptions, or additional shipping fees. Please review the guidelines below before submitting your order.

Why Is a Correct Shipping Address Important?

An incorrect or incomplete shipping address may result in:

• Shipping delays
• Failed delivery attempts
• Carrier delivery exceptions
• Returned packages
• Additional carrier fees
• Order replacement costs

To help ensure successful delivery, please verify all address information before placing your order.

Required Address Information

A complete shipping address should include:

• Recipient Name
• Address Line 1
• Address Line 2 (if applicable)
• City
• State/Province (if applicable)
• Postal/ZIP Code
• Country/Region
• Phone Number (when required by the carrier)

Address Line 1

Address Line 1 should contain the primary street address, including:

• House or building number
• Street name
• Apartment, suite, or unit number (if the information is short enough to fit)

Correct Examples

• 123 Main Street, Apt 4A
• 456 Oak Avenue, Unit 3B

Avoid

Do not include:

• Delivery instructions
• Building access codes
• Nicknames or informal location descriptions
• Unnecessary comments

Incorrect Examples

• Near the supermarket
• Blue house on the corner
• Leave at front door

Address Line 2

Use Address Line 2 only when additional address information is needed. Examples:

• Apartment 15F
• Building B
• Suite 210
• Floor 8

Best Practices

• If your apartment or unit number already appears in Address Line 1, leave Address Line 2 blank.
• Use Address Line 2 only when the address exceeds the space available in Address Line 1.

City

Enter the city, town, or municipality name.

Examples

• Los Angeles
• Toronto
• London
• Sydney

Do not include the state, province, or postal code in this field.

State / Province

Select your state or province from the dropdown menu whenever available. Examples:

• California
• Ontario
• Queensland

If your country or region does not use states or provinces, this field may be left blank.

Postal / ZIP Code

Enter the correct postal or ZIP code for the delivery location. An incorrect postal code can cause:

• Delivery delays
• Routing errors
• Failed delivery attempts

If you're unsure of your postal code, please verify it with your local postal service before submitting your order.

Common Address Mistakes

To avoid shipping issues, please double-check that your address does not contain any of the following: ❌ Missing apartment, suite, or unit numbers ❌ Incorrect postal or ZIP codes ❌ Misspelled street names ❌ Combining city and state information into the same field ❌ Using nicknames instead of the recipient's legal name ❌ Including delivery instructions in address fields

International Shipping Tips

For international orders, we recommend:

• Using English characters whenever possible.
• Following your country's official postal address format.
• Verifying all postal codes and regional information before placing an order.
• Including a phone number if required by the destination country's carrier.

Address requirements may vary by country or region. Following local postal standards can help reduce delivery issues.

Before Submitting Your Order

Before placing your order, make sure: ✅ The recipient name is correct ✅ The street address is complete ✅ Apartment or unit numbers are included when applicable ✅ The city, state/province, and postal code are accurate ✅ The country/region is selected correctly A few extra seconds spent verifying your address can help prevent costly shipping delays and delivery issues.

Need More Help?

If you need assistance formatting your shipping address, please contact our Support Team through Live Chat or email us at support@tapstitch.com, and we'll be happy to assist you.