How to Address the President in a Letter

MyheroRodeo

Editor

posted on 5 years ago — updated on 1 second ago

47
views

Writing a letter to the president is a great way to express your opinion. Don't be intimidated by writing to such an important person. It’s really easy to make sure that you address them properly. Simply use “Mr. President” in both the greeting and the body of the letter. On the envelope, you can use the title, “The President.” You can use the same wording whether you are sending a traditional letter or writing an email. Don’t forget to include your own information if you’re hoping for a response!

Steps

Using the Proper Forms for your letter

Write a formal salutation. Start the letter by showing respect for the office holder. You can begin by writing, “Dear Mr. President,”. These guidelines are based on writing to the president of the United States. When a woman is elected, you can substitute “Madame President” for “Mr. President.”

Use “Mr President” in the body of the letter. Don’t refer to the president by their given name. That is considered too informal. If you want to address them throughout the letter, continue to use “Mr. President.” For example, you might write, “Mr. President, it is really important to me that you address climate change.”

Use a complimentary close. The traditional way to close a formal letter like this is to sign off by saying, “Most respectfully,”. Skip a couple of lines and then type your name underneath the closing. Sign your name above your typed name. You could also use the classic "Sincerely" if you prefer.

Type the letter so that it can be easily read. A hand-written letter might feel more personal to you, but the White House requests typewritten letters. If you have access to a computer and printer, type your letter so that the president can easily read it. If you do hand write your letter, use a pen and write as neatly as possible.

Addressing the Envelope

Write “The President” in the address. It’s really easy to address the envelope! Just use the formal wording “The President.” It goes right above the address.the

Include the full address of the White House. Make sure to include the same basics that you would include for any other address. Include the street address, city, and postal code. It will look like this: The President, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20500

Add your return address on the envelope. Unfortunately, the president doesn’t have time to reply to most correspondence. But if you want to leave the possibility open, write your return address in the top left corner of the envelope. You can also include your return address on the top of your letter.