USPS Form 1583 for a Private or Virtual Mailbox

When this form is used

• Opening a private mailbox with a commercial mail receiving agency.
• Starting service with a virtual mailbox provider.
• Authorizing another individual to receive or collect mail when applicable.
• Updating information after required details change.

What to have ready

• The mailbox provider’s address and PMB number.
• The applicant’s full name, contact details, and permanent home address.
• One valid government-issued photo ID.
• A second current document that verifies the home address.
• Business information or an authorized individual’s information when applicable.

Important completion notes

• Complete all entries requested by the mailbox provider.
• The applicant must sign or confirm the signature in real-time presence of the CMRA or a qualified notary.
• Copies of the required photo and address identification are generally attached.
• The June 2024 form requires separate adult applications for residential or personal use.

Make sure the PDF is upright before continuing

• Download the official PDF and open it before completing your request.
• Confirm that both pages display upright and are easy to read.
• If a page appears upside down, rotate it and use Print → Save as PDF to create a new permanently upright copy.
• Complete the form, save the corrected PDF, and continue through the SafeNotarize process.