What is an APO FPO DPO address?

  December 21, 2020
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What is an APO FPO DPO address?

Military – This is a Military/Embassy specific ZIP Code for an APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office or Diplomatic Post Office). Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions of mailing regarding content, preparation, and handling.

What does DPO AP mean?

Diplomatic Post Office
AP – Armed Forces Pacific. Those States are divided into three “Cities” APO – Army Post Office. FPO – Fleet Post Office. DPO – Diplomatic Post Office.

How do you enter an APO FPO address?

The proper format to enter a military address is:

  1. Name – First and Last.
  2. Address Line 1 – Unit and Box numbers.
  3. Address Line 2 – Usually not needed, but if the address includes an FOB (Forward Operating Base) it can be put here.
  4. City – APO (Army Post Office)/FPO (Fleet Post Office)/DPO (Diplomatic Post Office)

How do you write an FPO address?

Mail addressed to dependents must include the following: APO or FPO (“city”) designation and the appropriate two-letter AA, AE, or AP (“state”) abbreviation followed by the ZIP Code™ or ZIP+4® Code number.

What country is FPO?

APO and FPO are abbreviations used by the US Military Postal Service to deliver mail and packages to military personnel overseas. APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with the US Army and Air Force. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with the Navy and its ships.

How do FPO addresses work?

Military addresses must show the grade, full name with middle name or initial, and PSC number, unit number, or ship name. Replace the city name with “APO ” or “FPO,” and the state with “AA,” “AE,” or “AP,” and use a special ZIP Code. All APO / FPO shipments must be made by using the United States Post Office (USPS).

What is an FPO address example?

Example of a Military (APO/FPO) Address Also required is the unit designation and APO/FPO (Air/Army Post Office™ or Fleet Post Office location) information with the nine-digit ZIP Code™ number (if one is assigned) and a return street name/number, city, state, and ZIP Code.

Is FPO the city or state?

Overseas U.S. military bases are considered domestic (U.S.) shipments. This means you need to select United States as the ship-to country. Do not select the country where the base is located. The city should be “APO” or “FPO” for a properly formatted APO FPO address.

What is address type FPO?

If you are shipping to a military base or diplomatic location, you’ll be using an APO, FPO or DPO address. GovX makes this process easy! APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with Army or Air Force installations. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with Navy installations and ships.