What is the proper salutation used in addressing government officials?

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Write 'Dear Mr xxx or Dear M/r/s xxx'. If you don't know the name, put in the address 'For the attention of the xxxxxxxxxxxx' (whatever the job title or office is) and then 'Dear Sir or Madam'. Try to find out the name though, because people always prefer it.

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