How to Fill Out an Online Shipping Address Form

If you fill out your shipping address form incorrectly, you could be in big trouble. The package may not get delivered to you, and you may never end up getting it. Take the time to put all of the information in correctly, and take some additional precautions in case anything happens.

1. Enter your name as you want it to appear on the mailing label, and as it is on your identification card.  First and last name should be sufficient. This will reduce any confusion with the delivery service or the risk of the products getting shipped to a delivered to a different household.


2. Enter your address properly. Use the correct road names and abbreviations. If a shipping label is missing a road abbreviation, it may not go to the right address or may get returned to the company it's being shipped from.  Always include apartment numbers or lot numbers if necessary.


3. Fill out the city and state; don’t assume that only the zip code is sufficient. Some online order forms will automatically put the information for you when you enter a zip code, but not all will. Put in your full zip code if there is a dash and more numbers after the first five in the code.


4. Double check all of the information before clicking submit. Check for any spelling mistakes, and make sure you have checked the method of delivery you want to use on the products.


5. Submit the shipping address form and wait for your computer. This can sometimes take several minutes to process. Don’t interrupt anything, and don’t click the back button or change the web address to a different site.


6. Print out the statement that pops up confirming your order showing that you entered the correct address information. Save this confirmation in your electronic mail box if you are sent a copy via email. This helps you track the package while it’s in route to your house.