postiosoite

Postiosoite is the address used for mail delivery and correspondence. It is the destination where letters and packages are sent and might be the same as a person’s physical residence or a separate mailing address such as a post office box or a department mailbox.

In everyday use, the postiosoite is the primary contact address for receiving official letters, invoices, and notifications from authorities, companies, and organizations. For individuals, the postiosoite is often the home address, but it can differ if a person chooses a separate mailing address for correspondence. For organizations, a postiosoite may be a dedicated mailing address to handle administrative mail.

Components and formats vary, but a typical postiosoite includes the recipient’s name, a street address or a post office box, a postal code, and a city. When mail is intended for international delivery, the country name is added. For example, a standard Finnish-style entry might look like: Maria Esimerkki, Esimerkkikuja 12, 00100 Helsinki. If using a post office box, it could read: Postilaatikko 123, 00101 Helsinki.

Changing and managing a postiosoite usually involves updating the relevant postal service records and, in many countries, the official population or address databases. In Finland, updates can be made through the postal service and the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, which maintain address information. Privacy considerations apply to how and where addresses are stored and published.