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What is a USPS Form 1583?

USPS Form 1583, officially titled "Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent," is a federal form required by the United States Postal Service. It authorizes a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) — such as a virtual mailbox provider, UPS Store, or mail forwarding service — to accept and handle mail and packages on your behalf.

When do you need one?

You need USPS Form 1583 any time you sign up for a virtual mailbox, virtual office address, or mail forwarding service that operates as a CMRA. Common scenarios include remote workers needing a business address, travelers wanting mail forwarded, and businesses using a virtual office.

Does it need to be notarized?

Yes. The USPS requires Form 1583 to be notarized before a CMRA can accept it. A notary public must verify your identity and witness your signature. You will also need two forms of identification — one must be a government-issued photo ID.

Can you notarize a USPS Form 1583 online in your state?

Yes — in every state. 45 states have enacted their own remote online notarization (RON) laws, and residents of the remaining states can legally notarize online with a commissioned notary in a RON-authorized state; the notarization is valid nationwide under interstate recognition rules. Select your state for its specific requirements.

AlabamaValid via out-of-state notaryAlaskaRON authorized since 2021ArizonaRON authorized since 2020ArkansasRON authorized since 2020CaliforniaLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColoradoRON authorized since 2020ConnecticutRON authorized since 2023DelawareLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryDistrict of ColumbiaRON authorized since 2023FloridaRON authorized since 2020GeorgiaValid via out-of-state notaryHawaiiRON authorized since 2024IdahoRON authorized since 2020IllinoisRON authorized since 2022IndianaRON authorized since 2019IowaRON authorized since 2020KansasRON authorized since 2021KentuckyRON authorized since 2020LouisianaRON authorized since 2022MaineRON authorized since 2023MarylandRON authorized since 2020MassachusettsRON authorized since 2023MichiganRON authorized since 2019MinnesotaRON authorized since 2019MississippiLaw pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMissouriRON authorized since 2020MontanaRON authorized since 2019NebraskaRON authorized since 2020NevadaRON authorized since 2019New HampshireRON authorized since 2022New JerseyRON authorized since 2022New MexicoRON authorized since 2021New YorkRON authorized since 2023North CarolinaRON authorized since 2023North DakotaRON authorized since 2019OhioRON authorized since 2019OklahomaRON authorized since 2020OregonRON authorized since 2022PennsylvaniaRON authorized since 2020Rhode IslandRON authorized since 2023South CarolinaValid via out-of-state notarySouth DakotaRON authorized since 2020TennesseeRON authorized since 2019TexasRON authorized since 2018UtahRON authorized since 2019VermontRON authorized since 2022VirginiaRON authorized since 2012WashingtonRON authorized since 2020West VirginiaRON authorized since 2021WisconsinRON authorized since 2020WyomingRON authorized since 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does USPS Form 1583 need to be notarized?
Yes. The USPS requires notarization of Form 1583 before a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency can begin receiving mail on your behalf. A notary verifies your identity and witnesses your signature.
What identification do I need for Form 1583?
You need two forms of ID. One must be a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). The second must confirm your address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or voter registration card.
How long is USPS Form 1583 valid?
Form 1583 remains valid as long as you maintain your mailbox at the CMRA. If you change your residential address, you must submit an updated and newly notarized form.
Can I notarize USPS Form 1583 online?
Yes. Many states allow remote online notarization (RON) for USPS Form 1583. Notaron lets you complete the notarization via video call from anywhere.
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