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  • What is Form 1583? Why is it necessary?

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires Form 1583 to verify the identity of the postal mailbox renter and to authorize the Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) to receive mail on behalf of the postal mailbox renter.

    A CMRA needs to have a properly signed and notarized Form 1583 and two forms of ID to give you access to or request tasks for your mail.

  • Can I file Form 1583 if I don’t have a U.S. address?
    Yes, you can and must file USPS form 1583, even if you don’t have a U.S. address. You’ll be required to notarize Form 1583 using an online notary service.
     
  • Which ID’s can I provide for Form 1583?

    Two forms of identification are required, a Primary and a Secondary ID.

    The Primary ID must have a clear photograph of the mail recipient.

    The Primary ID must have a clear photograph of the mail recipient. They include Valid state-issued driver’s license, Non-driver’s ID, U.S. Armed Forces card, Uniformed Service ID card, Any ID issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Tribal ID, U.S. passport, Foreign passport, corporate ID, university ID, Matricula Consular card (Mexico), NEXUS card (Canada).

    Acceptable Secondary IDs include current lease, mortgage or deed of trust, voter or vehicle registration card, a home or vehicle insurance policy, a utility bill, or a Form I-94 Arrival and Departure record.

    UNACCEPTABLE IDs include Social Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates.


  • Do I have to get the Form 1583 notarized?

    Yes. The USPS requires that the Form 1583 be notarized, unless you go to your mail center location and sign the form in their presence. To notarize your form, you may use our online notary service, or you can print the form and take it to a local notary. Please note: Customers living outside of the U.S. who sign up for a U.S. mailing address are required to use our online notary service.

  • Why do I have to get Form 1583 notarized?

    The USPS requires notarization of Form 1583 to avoid identity fraud, unless you sign the form in person at your mail center location, where the staff can view your IDs and verify your identity.

     

  • What is a Notary Public?

    A Notary Public is someone with legal authority to witness and certify a signature. Lawyers, accountants and local banks often provide notary service, sometimes at no cost. For your convenience, iPostal1 offers an online notary service for a one-time fee of $25, with a substantial discount for additional notarizations during the same session.

  • What is the cost of the online notary service?

    The online notary service through Mails forever charges $25 for a single notarization.

    We offer this service as a convenience for those who live abroad or who do not have access to a Notary Public nearby. (Customers living outside the U.S. who sign up for a U.S. address MUST use this online notary service.)

    When you sign up for more than one iPostal1 address, the cost drops to $5 each for notarizations 3 through 11 if completed in the SAME notary session, and free for additional notarizations beyond 11


  • How do I send the 1583 form and ID to you?

    You can either use the convenient online notary service to automatically send Form 1583 and IDs to your mail center or you can use your digital mailbox to download, scan and upload them to the mail center.

    Alternatively, you can also bring the IDs and form to your mail center to sign in their presence. Fax is not allowed.

  • Do I have to go to the Post Office to fill out the form 1583?
    No. Once you sign up, you can download the Form 1583 already filled in with your address information. You just need to sign, notarize and upload it back to your mail center with two forms of ID. We even offer an online notary so you can get this done from the comfort of your home for a fee of just $25.


  • If I live near my Mails Forever mail address location, can I file the Form 1583 in person there?
    Yes. If you live near your mail center, you can print out the Form 1583 provided by iPostal1 and sign it there. Remember to bring two proper forms of ID. Your mail center can complete your form. Notarization can usually be done by the mail center or may not be required.
     
  • For a family, how many 1583 forms need to be filled out?
    Adult children (age 18 and older) must provide their own signed and notarized Form 1583 and 2 forms of ID.
     
  • I don‘t have a company. What should I write in the Form 1583?
    You do not need a company name to complete the Form 1583. You may leave the company information field blank on Form 1583.
     
  • How long does it take to process my 1583 form?
    The Form 1583 is reviewed before being accepted. Allow a day or two for the 1583 form to be approved. If you have any questions about a form that was submitted, please contact your mail center directly. You will find their contact information at the bottom of your confirmation e-mail.
     
  • How long does it take to process my 1583 form?
    The Form 1583 is reviewed before being accepted. Allow a day or two for the 1583 form to be approved. If you have any questions about a form that was submitted, please contact your mail center directly. You will find their contact information at the bottom of your confirmation e-mail.
     
  • Can I use the same 1583 form for multiple locations?

    No. You must file a new 1583 form for each mailbox location you open. If you use our convenient online notary service, the first notarization costs $25, but other notarizations completed in the same session cost just $5.00. They will even upload the Form 1583 and ID’s directly to all of your addresses, a great time saver.
     
  • Why is my name on the Form 1583 if I opened a digital mailbox account for my business?
    The USPS requires a responsible party on each mailbox that is opened/rented. Your name will be kept confidential and known only for internal use by your mail center and the USPS. You will be able to receive mail in your company name, and optionally using your personal name if you choose to.
     
  • Can I add another business name to my account?
    No, according to the USPS requirements, you can only have one business name per account. If you have a second business, you can easily create a second account by clicking on the Add a Location button from your first digital mailbox account. You can even add a second mailbox at the same address.
     
  • Does the form 1583 change my mailing address?

    No. The Form 1583 only gives permission to your mail center to receive mail on your behalf.

    To receive mail at your iPostal1 address, you must file a Temporary Change of Address form with the USPS to forward 1st Class mail to your iPostal1 address or notify your senders of your iPostal1 address.