Reference format, not address validation
Postal-code patterns check appearance only. Examples teach field order; real delivery must follow current postal, carrier, and checkout rules.
Global address format library
Review recipient, street, building, apartment, city, region, and postal-code order for each country in local and international formats.
ADDRESS FORMAT PROFILE · North America
USUnited States address format
United States address format reference. Follow the local and international field order below, then verify the postal code and administrative area with the carrier.
Address field order
Common local order
RecipientStreet and numberBuilding / floor / unitCity / postal townState / province / regionPostal codeCountry / region
Cross-border English / Checkout order
RecipientStreet and numberBuilding / floor / unitCity / postal townState / province / regionPostal codeCountry / region
Field requirements
RecipientUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Company / organizationUsually optionalFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Street and numberUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Building / floor / unitRecommendedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
District / localityUsually optionalFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
City / postal townUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
State / province / regionUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Postal codeUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Country / regionUsedFollow the local carrier or checkout requirement for this field.
Postal code and administrative-area rules
Postal code · Used
Use the postal format accepted by the local carrier and checkout.
5 位或 ZIP+4Example: 94103 或 94103-1234
State / province / region · Recommended
Check whether this administrative field is required for the destination and platform.
Use the local standard abbreviation.
House, building, and apartment guidance
Keep street and premise details in the primary address lines; place apartment, floor, unit, or building details in the secondary line when available.
Address examples
Local-language example
Alex Morgan 123 Main St Apt 4B San Francisco, CA 94103 UNITED STATES
English international example
Alex Morgan 123 MAIN ST APT 4B SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 UNITED STATES
Common incorrect example
Alex Morgan San Francisco 94103 CA, USAKeep all required address lines and place the postal code with the city according to local practice.
Checkout field mapping
Platform fieldLocal meaningRequired statusUsage notes
first_namefirst nameUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.last_namelast nameUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.companycompanyUsually optionalUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.address1address1Usually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.address2address2Usually optionalUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.citycityUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.provinceprovinceUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.postal_codepostal codeUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.countrycountryUsually requiredUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.phonephoneUsually optionalUse the official local format accepted by the carrier or checkout.Usage boundary
Do not use examples for identity, payment, or platform verification. A real address must match the recipient and destination.
Frequently asked questions
Can this tool verify that an address exists?
No. It provides field order and formatting guidance only.
Why show local and English formats?
Cross-border checkout forms often require English names and different field mappings.