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Free USPS Form 1583 Template

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  1. 1Fill out the formAnswer the questions on this page. It's free, and nothing is saved until you generate the PDF.
  2. 2Download your PDFWe place your answers into a completed USPS Form 1583. Download it, or keep going.
  3. 3Don't sign yetLeave the signature blank. Have a government-issued photo ID and a phone or laptop with a camera.
  4. 4Sign on videoVerify your ID and sign with a live notary, 24/7. Download the notarized PDF when you're done.

The document

Know what you're signing.

USPS Form 1583 authorizes a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) to receive mail on your behalf. The USPS requires this form to be notarized before it is accepted.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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What to have ready for a ten-minute session.

The notary verifies who you are and watches you sign. They don't review the content of your USPS Form 1583.

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  • The completed document as a PDF, photo, or scan. If you fill it out here, it carries over for you.
  • Leave the signature blank. You sign during the video session, with the notary watching.
  • A valid government-issued photo ID for every person signing.
  • A phone or laptop with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit spot.
  • Each additional document in the same session is $5.

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

Remote online notarization is authorized in 43 states, and a notarization performed under a state’s RON law is generally recognized in the others — so signers in states without their own RON statute can usually still notarize online with a commissioned notary elsewhere. Whether this document is eligible, and whether it needs witnesses, depends on your state and on the party who will accept it. Select your state for its specific rules.

Alabama Valid via out-of-state notaryAlaska RON authorized since 2021Arizona RON authorized since 2020Arkansas RON authorized since 2021California Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryColorado RON authorized since 2020Connecticut Valid via out-of-state notaryDelaware RON authorized since 2023District of Columbia RON authorized since 2022Florida RON authorized since 2020Georgia Valid via out-of-state notaryHawaii RON authorized since 2021Idaho RON authorized since 2020Illinois RON authorized since 2023Indiana RON authorized since 2020Iowa RON authorized since 2020Kansas RON authorized since 2022Kentucky RON authorized since 2020Louisiana RON authorized since 2022Maine RON authorized since 2023Maryland RON authorized since 2020Massachusetts Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryMichigan RON authorized since 2018Minnesota RON authorized since 2019Mississippi Valid via out-of-state notaryMissouri RON authorized since 2020Montana RON authorized since 2019Nebraska RON authorized since 2020Nevada RON authorized since 2018New Hampshire RON authorized since 2022New Jersey RON authorized since 2021New Mexico RON authorized since 2022New York RON authorized since 2023North Carolina Law pending — valid via out-of-state notaryNorth Dakota RON authorized since 2019Ohio RON authorized since 2019Oklahoma RON authorized since 2020Oregon RON authorized since 2020Pennsylvania RON authorized since 2020Rhode Island RON authorized since 2022South Carolina Valid via out-of-state notarySouth Dakota RON authorized since 2024Tennessee RON authorized since 2019Texas RON authorized since 2018Utah RON authorized since 2019Vermont RON authorized since 2022Virginia RON authorized since 2012Washington RON authorized since 2020West Virginia RON authorized since 2021Wisconsin RON authorized since 2020Wyoming RON authorized since 2021

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

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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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