APO [Army Post Office] and FPO [Fleet Post Office] are military designated addresses that allow mail to be delivered to overseas military locations. APO addresses are associated with US Army or Air Force installations. FPO addresses are associated with US Navy installations and ships in the United States.

What is my APO FPO address?

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.

Is an APO address considered a US address?

Even though these customers reside in foreign countries, APO/FPO/DPO addresses are not considered international addresses by the USPS. APO/FPO/DPO mail will be delivered to military personnel across the globe as long as the military service member has an assigned ZIP code, also referred to as an APO/FPO/DPO number.

Is Apo to FPO shipping free?

You can order free Priority Mail® APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Boxes online from The Postal Store®, and your mail carrier will deliver them to right to your door at no charge.

How do you address a FPO?

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.

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).

Is FPO an international address?

What is an APO or FPO address? APO and FPO are abbreviations used by the US Military Postal Service to deliver mail and packages to military personnel overseas.

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.