Should You Put Your Address on a Resume?

Usually, you do not need to put your full street address on a resume. A city and region, such as “Austin, TX” or “Leeds, UK,” is often enough to show where you are based; you can omit even that if location is not relevant. Share your full mailing address on an employer’s application form if requested, rather than adding it to a document that may be widely circulated.

For remote roles, check whether the employer hires in your location: “remote” does not always mean the job is open everywhere. You can state your country or time zone if it helps clarify eligibility. If you are willing to relocate, say so only if accurate, for example, “Willing to relocate to Berlin.” You can update your contact details in the Democruit Resume Builder for each application.

Address conventions vary by employer and destination. Follow the application’s specific instructions rather than assuming that a template’s address field is mandatory. Use a mailing address that is accurate when one is required, and distinguish your current location from a place you only plan to move to. This keeps the resume useful without circulating more personal information than the reader needs.