Where to mail a request for a Presidential greeting
Mail your request to The White House, Attn: Greetings Office, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20502. The White House's Greetings Office sends a card from the President for milestone birthdays — most requested for the 80th, 90th, and 100th — and for wedding anniversaries of 25 years or more, most requested for the 50th. The office now promotes an online form at whitehouse.gov/greetings as the primary channel, but a written request mailed to this address is still the option if you'd rather not submit personal details online.
Presidential greeting requests
The White House Attn: Greetings Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20502
A written request for a Presidential birthday or wedding-anniversary greeting card, as an alternative to the online form at whitehouse.gov/greetings.
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Key facts
- The Greetings Office's online form is the channel the White House promotes today, but it still accepts written requests mailed to this Greetings Office address for people who'd rather not submit the request online.
- The form's own eligibility is broader than the classic '80th birthday' story: any adult birthday (18+) qualifies, and anniversaries are requested at the 25th, 50th, or 51st-and-later mark — it's just that 80th-plus birthdays and 50th-plus anniversaries are by far the most commonly requested milestones.
- A request should include the honoree's full name, address, and form of address (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.), the exact date of the occasion, the age or number of years married, and the requester's own name and phone number.
- Submit at least 6 weeks before the date — greetings are timed to arrive around the occasion itself, not sent early, and the White House will not send one after the date has already passed (except for weddings and condolences).
- PostPal prints your written request and hands it to USPS the next business day for $5 flat, with a dated confirmation emailed to you as proof it was mailed in time.
How to send your letter
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Decide between the online form and a written request
whitehouse.gov/greetings is the fastest way to submit a request. Mail this address instead if you'd rather send a written request, don't want to submit personal details through a federal website, or are requesting on behalf of someone who prefers paper.
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Write your request with the required details
Include the honoree's full name, form of address, home address, the exact date of the birthday or anniversary, their age or years married, and your own name and daytime phone number so the Greetings Office can reach you with questions.
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Mail it at least 6 weeks ahead
Address the envelope to The White House, Attn: Greetings Office, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20502. Mail well in advance — White House mail screening adds time on top of normal delivery.
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Common questions
Where do I mail a request for a 100th birthday letter from the President?
Mail it to The White House, Attn: Greetings Office, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20502. A 100th birthday comfortably qualifies — the Greetings Office sends cards for any adult birthday, and centenarian requests are among the most common.
Does the White House still send greetings for 50th wedding anniversaries?
Yes. The Greetings Office's anniversary form specifically offers the 25th, 50th, and 51st-and-later options, so a 50th anniversary is squarely within what's offered.
Do I have to use the online form, or can I mail a request instead?
You can mail a written request. The online form at whitehouse.gov/greetings is what the White House promotes as the main channel today, but a mailed request to the Greetings Office address is still accepted for people who prefer paper.
How far in advance should I request a Presidential greeting?
At least 6 weeks before the occasion. White House mail is screened before delivery, which adds time, and the office aims to have the card arrive on or just before the date — it won't be sent after the occasion has passed, except for weddings and condolences.
What information does the Greetings Office need?
The honoree's full name, form of address, and home address; the exact date of the birthday or anniversary; the age or number of years married; and the requester's own name and daytime phone number in case there are questions.
Can PostPal mail my greeting request to the White House?
Yes. Upload your written request as a PDF and PostPal prints it, seals it, and hands it to USPS the next business day for $5 flat, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you — useful if you want a paper trail that it was sent in time.
Sources
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