What is the purpose of USPS Form 1583?

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Any person or company renting a P.O. Box directly through the post office or a mailing address from an approved third-party business location (called a CMRA) must fill this out. It is kept on file by the USPS United States Postal Service so they can keep track of the identity of those who use an address in the event a bad actor uses the address for an illegal purpose.

CMRA explained This abbreviation stands for Commercial Mail Receiving Agency. These are mail and parcel operations, and printing centers. Cowork facilities and any type of private company that runs and manages mail operations on behalf of individuals and businesses separate from the national postal administration. CMRAs can also receive larger packages in addition to standard mail. Many businesses use this type of mailing address for a few reasons. If they receive a lot of physical packages it may be convenient for them depending on the location. Also having digital capabilities to sort and view mail from a browser or app if they have a virtual option can be a time saver also.

Notarize it online or in person The cool fact is that yes you can get your identity verified digitally with an online notary. If you choose a traditional in-person route, typically you would call your business center or notary of choice and ask them their availability and then go in person. One online vendor has a strong track record. For a nominal fee, they can notarize any of your documents in minutes including 1583.

Allowed identifications to get notarized For this particular form, they need two pieces of identification. And believe it or not, credit cards, social security, and birth certificates will not be accepted. And one of the pieces of identification must have a photo of you on it. Here is a list of what they will accept from you which is also written on the form itself:

• Valid driver's license or state non-driver's identification card

• Armed forces, government, university, or recognized corporate identification card

• Passport

• Alien registration card or certificate of naturalization

• Current lease, mortgage, or Deed of Trust

• Voter or vehicle registration card

• Home or vehicle insurance policy

What if I am not a U.S. Resident? The easiest and most reliable service is through an online notary company for example. However, in most cases, international embassies and financial institutions can act as notary services in this case. There is no guarantee they will do this but there is a chance and you can ask them easily. It may be better to go this route as a non-U.S. Resident as many U.S.-based notaries will only stamp this document for citizens. And if the above avenues do not work, it may be best to consult with an attorney specializing in international law and citizenship.