How To Contact Santa Claus
Want to send Santa a letter or see where his sleigh is on Christmas Eve? Here is his North Pole address, a live Santa tracker and the actors who played Santa where you can write for an autograph by mail.
Live Santa Tracker
Follow along with NORAD Tracks Santa and the Google Santa Tracker.
Santa Claus Mailing Address
Santa Claus
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888
Put a stamp on the envelope and add your name and return address so Santa can write back. Letters go to the USPS Operation Santa program. Mail it by early December.
Call Or Text Santa Claus
| Santa's Hotline | 605-313-4000 |
| Santa's Backup Hotline | 951-262-3062 |
| Santa's Workshop | 951-262-3062 |
Standard calling and messaging rates apply, and the service is free. The lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To text Santa, send a message to 844-YO-SANTA (844-967-2682) or use SlickText's Santa line. You can also visit SantaChatter.com.
How To Write A Letter To Santa
Writing to Santa is a fun activity for the whole family. Find a cozy spot, play some Christmas music and grab a plate of cookies before you start.
Gather Your Materials
- Paper: festive stationery, or decorate your own.
- Something to write with: a pen, pencil, markers or crayons.
- An envelope and a First-Class stamp.
- Stickers or craft supplies to decorate.
What To Write
- Introduce yourself: your name, age and a fun fact, like "I love to help Mom in the garden."
- Share something you are proud of this year, like "This year, I learned to swim!"
- List one to three gifts you are wishing for, like a red bicycle with a bell or art supplies.
- Ask Santa a question: How do your reindeer fly? What is your favorite cookie?
- Thank Santa and sign your name with a pen that won't smudge.
- Read it out loud or ask a grown-up to check your spelling.
Sample Letter To Santa
Dear Santa Claus,
I hope this letter finds you well at the North Pole. My name is [Your Name], and I am [Your Age] years old. I have tried to be very good this year. I've [helped at home, done well in school, been kind to my friends and family].
This Christmas, I would love it if you could bring me [1-3 gifts]. I have been interested in [why you want them].
How are Rudolph and the other reindeer doing? I hope they are ready for the big trip on Christmas Eve. Please say hello to them and the elves for me.
Thank you for bringing joy to kids around the world. On Christmas Eve, I promise to leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer.
Merry Christmas!
Sincerely, [Your Name]
Address, Decorate And Mail Your Letter
- Write Santa's address neatly in the center of the envelope, and your full return address in the top left so Santa can write back.
- Put a First-Class stamp in the top right corner.
- Decorate with stickers and drawings, but keep the addresses clear.
- Skip loose glitter - it can jam the post office's sorting machines.
- Mail it by early December for the best chance of a reply before Christmas.
Watch For The North Pole Postmark
A reply from Santa often arrives with a special North Pole postmark. Parents can also ask their local post office about holiday postmarks during the season. Prefer email? Write to Santa at santajclausworkshop@gmail.com or visit EmailSanta.com.
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Santa Claus FAQ
What is Santa Claus's mailing address?
Write to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Letters with a stamp go to the USPS Operation Santa program.
What is Santa Claus's phone number?
Call Santa's Hotline at 605-313-4000 or the Backup Hotline at 951-262-3062. Both lines run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the service is free.
When does Santa leave the North Pole?
Santa takes off on Christmas Eve, December 24, and delivers gifts around midnight local time in each time zone, starting in the Pacific islands.
How can I track Santa on Christmas Eve?
Use the live tracker on this page, or follow NORAD Tracks Santa and the Google Santa Tracker.
When should I mail my letter to Santa?
Mail your letter by early December so the elves have time to read it before Christmas.