Postal Address vs. Mailing Address - What You Need to Know

Questioner

what is the difference between a postal address and a letter address

Lawyer

Postal address is not a legal term but simply an indication of an address or post office box where a person or institution wishes to receive mail. A postal address is an address where one may temporarily register with the permission of the municipality - without being seen as a resident - when it is temporarily not possible to be registered at a residential address (often in the event of a relationship breakdown). This makes it possible to temporarily be registered with a family member or friend without this person having their benefits reduced, being assessed higher for certain levies, etc.