Primary definition
The address where a person can receive mail, which may be different than the address where a person lives.
Also known asPostal Address · Correspondence Address · Mailing Addy · Postal Addy · Mail Addr
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The address where a person can receive mail, which may be different than the address where a person lives.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Mailing Address. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 15, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/mailing-address
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