What is PS Form 1583 and PS Form 1583A?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• The PS Form 1583 is for individuals and companies seeking to use a CMRA (Commercial Mail Receiving Agency).
• The PS Form 1583A is for CMRAs seeking to register as postal agents.

Wondering the difference between the PS Form 1583 and PS Form 1583A? 

In short, PS Form 1583 is for individuals looking to use a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) while PS Form 1583A is for the CMRAs themselves.

This blog will go further in-depth on what to expect from these two forms. 

1. Who Needs to Fill Out PS Form 1583?

According to USPS regulations, any individual or company renting a mailbox or mailing address from a CMRA must complete PS Form 1583.

This includes people who rent Post Office Boxes directly from the post office facilities that have CMRA units. 

The form establishes your identity and physical address for mail delivery.

Requirements for Completing the Application

To complete PS Form 1583, you'll need to provide your:

• Receiver information
• Mail Agent’s information
• Applicant Information
• Company Information
• Identification Accepted (Passport, University Student ID, Green Card, Voter Card, Driver’s License, Utility Bills with your information, Armed forces ID Card)
• Certificate of Naturalization 
• Deed of trust 

How to Fill Out & Submit PS Form 1583

Filling out the application is straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Download the PS Form 1583 that NotaryLive provides.
2. Neatly fill out all required applicant information fields.
3. Sign and notarize the form with a notary (You can conveniently notarize this document online with NotaryLive).
4. Submit the form to the Post Office or CMRA. Retain a copy for your records.

Avoid errors such as missing information or signatures that could cause processing delays. After submission, expect several weeks for the Postal Service to process and approve Form 1583.

2. Who Needs to Fill Out PS Form 1583A?

Unlike PS Form 1583 as discussed above, the PS Form 1583A is to be filed by Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRAs) to register as postal agents. 

This form provides necessary information for CMRAs to handle mail on behalf of businesses and individuals alike. 

This form also allows CMRAs to comply with USPS guidelines.

Requirements for completing the application

• Name of CMRA
• CMRA Owner/Manager
• Street Address of CMRA
• P.O. Box Address of CMRA
• CMRA Phone Number
• Permanent Home Address of CMRA Owner/Manager
• Home Telephone Number of Owner/Manager
• Agency Manager or Contact
• E-mail Address of CMRA Owner/Manager (if applicable)
• Two types of identification (Photo identification, U.S. Access Card, Uniformed Service ID, passport, Matricula Consular, NEXUS card, Certificate of Naturalization, or U.S. Permanent Resident Card)

How to fill out PS Form 1583A

• Download the PS Form 1583A that NotaryLive provides
• Neatly fill out all required applicant information fields.
• CMRA Owner/Manager and Postmaster must sign and leave their date on PS Form 1583. (You can conveniently sign online through NotaryLive (Our e-Sign feature))
• Submit the form to the Post Office. Retain a copy for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA)? A CMRA is a private business that offers mail receiving and handling services, providing you a physical address, not just a P.O. Box.
• What are the benefits of using a CMRA? CMRAs can receive packages from all mail carriers. Having your mail handled by professionals can be more convenient and secure.

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