I don't know where/what you are looking at, but here's how to enter/edit the mailing address correctly by choosing the correct TYPE: When you first enter your mailing address in the MY INFO section (or go back to edit it), the very first field on the screen has a choice for "TYPE of mailing address." A drop-down menu will have these 4 types to choose from:US addressMilitary (APO, DPO, or FPO)US territoryForeign country You can go back and edit it to select the correct type and enter your correct address. Select the correct TYPE of mailing address, and the entry boxes will change on the screen to allow entering of the address in the proper format for the selected TYPE.

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oakiedokie234

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Why after I entered my address does it say my address is a foreign address, military base or U.S. territory?

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May 24, 2026
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mesquitebean

Level 15

I don't know where/what you are looking at, but here's how to enter/edit the mailing address correctly by choosing the correct TYPE:

When you first enter your mailing address in the MY INFO section (or go back to edit it), the very first field on the screen has a choice for "TYPE of mailing address." A drop-down menu will have these 4 types to choose from:

US address
Military (APO, DPO, or FPO)
US territory
Foreign country

You can go back and edit it to select the correct type and enter your correct address. Select the correct TYPE of mailing address, and the entry boxes will change on the screen to allow entering of the address in the proper format for the selected TYPE.