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Where to mail a Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor's greeting request

Mail your request to Government House, PO Box 5517, St. John's, NL A1C 5W4. The Lieutenant Governor's office sends a greeting to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians marking an 80th birthday or later and to couples marking a 25th wedding anniversary or later (in 5-year steps) — the office's own page lists mail alongside phone and email as an accepted way to submit your request.

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Mailing address

Verified September 2026

Birthday & anniversary greeting requests

Government House
PO Box 5517
St. John's, NL  A1C 5W4

Requests for a Lieutenant Governor greeting for an 80th-or-later birthday or a 25th-or-later wedding anniversary (5-year intervals), for Newfoundland and Labrador residents.

Mail my greeting request — $6

No printer, envelope, or stamp — we print and mail it the next business day.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

Key facts

  • Eligibility: birthdays from 80 and up, and wedding anniversaries from 25 and up, both in 5-year steps.
  • The office lists mail as an accepted submission method alongside phone (709-729-2669) and email.
  • You'll be asked for proof of age or years of marriage, and requests should be sent 6 to 12 weeks before the event.
  • This is a provincial program, separate from the federal Governor General's greeting (90th birthday+/50th anniversary+) or the King's greeting (100th birthday+/60th anniversary+), both mailed to Rideau Hall.
  • PostPal prints your written request and deposits it with Canada Post the next business day for $6.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Check the milestone qualifies

    This greeting covers 80th-and-later birthdays and 25th-and-later wedding anniversaries, both in 5-year steps.

  2. 2

    Write your request

    Include the celebrant's full name and address, the exact date of the birthday or anniversary, their age or years married, and proof of age or marriage if you have it.

  3. 3

    Mail it 6–12 weeks ahead

    Address the envelope to Government House, PO Box 5517, St. John's, NL A1C 5W4.

  4. 4

    Or send it through PostPal

    Upload your written request and PostPal prints it, seals it, and hands it to Canada Post the next business day for $6 flat, with a dated confirmation emailed to you.

Common questions

Where do I mail a request for a Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor greeting?

Mail it to Government House, PO Box 5517, St. John's, NL A1C 5W4. The office accepts requests by mail, phone, or email.

What ages and anniversaries qualify?

Birthdays from 80 onward and wedding anniversaries from 25 onward, both in 5-year steps.

Do I need proof of age or marriage?

Yes, you'll be asked to provide proof of age for a birthday request or proof of years married for an anniversary request.

How far ahead should I send my request?

6 to 12 weeks before the event, to make sure the greeting arrives on time.

Can PostPal mail my greeting request to Government House?

Yes. Upload your written request as a PDF and PostPal prints it, envelopes it, and deposits it with Canada Post the next business day for $6 flat, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you.

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