PS 1583 Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent be notarized online?

Yes. Online notarization of the Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent is completely legal and secure. Your documents can be notarized online in minutes through the Notarize Network, starting at $25.

Why do I need the PS 1583 form?

Anyone who wants to rent a PO box, postal mailbox, or contract a virtual mail provider must complete and notarize the Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent, also know as a PS 1583. This form is required by the USPS for any agent to receive mail on your behalf.

Can the PS 1583 form be notarized online?

The PS 1583 can be securely notarized online in a matter of minutes through the Notarize Network. We're also partnered with virtual mail providers that rely on us everyday to help their customers.

What types of ID are allowed on the PS 1583?

A primary form of ID is required. Acceptable identification includes:

U.S. State/Territory Driver’s License
U.S. State/Territory Non-Driver’s ID Cards
U.S. Passports
Foreign Passports
U.S. Permanent Resident Cards

See Section 10.3 of the DMM 608 guidelines from the USPS for more details on Primary ID.

The notary’s commissioning state may be more restrictive regarding acceptable IDs than the Notarize platform or the DMM.

You will also need a secondary form of identification when notarizing the PS 1583. The purpose of the secondary ID is to verify the validity of the address you provide on the form.

Acceptable identification includes any ID types listed within the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Section 10.4.

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