Form 1583-A is a document used by the USPS specifically for Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRAs), such as businesses that provide mailbox rentals. The Form 1583-A must be completed by a CMRA owner or manager to register your agency with the USPS before you can legally receive mail on behalf of your customer. The form must be signed and may need to be notarized depending on the specific requirements.
Acceptable Photo IDs:
- Valid state-issued driver‘s license
- Non-driver’s identification card
- U.S. passport, U.S. passport card
- Foreign passport
- Matricula Consular card (Mexico)
- NEXUS card (Canada)
Acceptable Proof of Address Documents:
- Current lease
- Mortgage or deed of trust
- Voter or vehicle registration card
- Home or vehicle insurance policy
Unacceptable IDs:
- Social Security cards
- Credit cards
- Utility bills
- Birth certificates
- National ID Cards
- Bank Statements
- University Card
- U.S. Armed Forces card, Uniformed Service ID card
- U.S. certificate of citizenship or naturalization
- Identification card issued by a federally or state-recognized tribal nation (tribal identification card)
Note:
- The Primary ID must have a clear photograph of the mail recipient.
- International customers must use their passport as their photo ID.
- We accept the international equivalent of the Secondary IDs listed.
- Leases must be current. We do not accept month to month leases. International leases require a Certified Translation.
