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How to Address Mail to Someone at Craven Correctional Institution (P.O. Box and Street Address)

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How to Address Mail to Someone at Craven Correctional Institution (P.O. Box and Street Address)

For regular mail to Craven Correctional Institution, use this address: P.O. Box 839, Vanceboro, NC 28586.

Need the physical location for directions or certain deliveries? The street address is 600 Alligator Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586.

How to Address Mail to Someone at Craven Correctional Institution (P.O. Box and Street Address)

Craven Correctional Institution has both a P.O. Box and a street address. For standard mail, use the P.O. Box on your envelope. The street address is the facility's physical location. Sending something time-sensitive or using a service that asks for a

Call to confirm: Not sure which address to use? Call Craven Correctional Institution at 252-244-3337 and ask which they prefer for what you're sending.

  1. Call the facility - Contact Craven Correctional Institution at 252-244-3337.
  2. Ask what needs to be corrected - Describe what you sent and whether it was delayed or returned, and ask if the addressing details need to be changed.
  3. Confirm the preferred address for your next attempt - Before you resend anything, verify which address they want you to use for that type of mail or delivery.

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