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When you decide to make the change to a virtual mailbox service,  you need to authorize your service provider  to receive and open your mail. You do this with an official form called a USPS 1583. This form allows the company to open and scan your mail, and lets you check your mail from anywhere. Mail tampering and mail theft is a federal crime, punishable by up to 5 years in a federal prison and a $25,000 fine. So how can virtual mailbox providers  like Earth Class Mail open your  mail? Earth Class Mail acts as what the government calls a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency. This basically means it&#39;s a business that handles mail on behalf of other businesses and people. To become an agency, we have to comply with strict guidelines set up by the postal service.The USPS 1583 officially authorizes the Commercial Mail Receiving Agency to receive and open your mail. <h2>Why do I need to complete a USPS 1583?</h2>The government wants to make sure that no one signs up for a virtual mailbox as a method to steal someone else’s mail -- which is why they need an official form to be notarized and only allow certified companies to handle other people’s mail. The form ensures that you, and only authorized parties, can access mail that is addressed to you.Regulations require the form notarized before sending it to us. The notary&#39;s seal proves that you are the person who is authorizing Earth Class Mail to receive mail in your name or your company&#39;s name. <h2>How to complete a USPS 1583</h2>The two-part process to <a href="https://help.earthclassmail.com/hc/en-us/articles/206507307-What-is-a-USPS-1583-form-and-do-I-need-to-complete-one-">complete and notarize the form</a> takes about 20 minutes to complete. The form is just two pages long and requires you to have selected your <a href="http://www.earthclassmail.com/addresses">new address</a>, the company you want to use to receive your mail, and, if you are a business, list company officers. On the new address area of the form, you will list one of our <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO box addresses</a> or a real street address, depending on the virtual address you select. <h2>What forms of ID can be used for a USPS 1583?</h2> Once you’re ready to have your form notarized, you’ll need to have two forms of identification ready. The first form has to be one of the following: <ul><li>A state ID card, such as a driver licence</li><li>Passport (from the United States or other country) or Passport card</li><li>U.S. Permanent record card</li><li>Certificate of Naturalization</li><li>Corporate ID card</li><li>Armed Forces card</li><li>U.S. university ID card</li><li>Uniformed services ID card</li><li>Tribal identification card</li></ul> The second form of identification can be an official document such as a utility bill, voter registration card, or vehicle registration. These include:<ul><li>Utility bill</li><li>Voter registration card</li><li>Vehicle registration card</li><li>Vehicle insurance policy</li><li>Home insurance policy</li><li>Lease</li><li>Mortgage</li><li>Deed of Trust</li><li>Form I-94, Arrival and departure record </li></ul><h2>How to submit a USPS 1583</h2>Once you  have your identification ready, you can start the onboarding process at Earth Class Mail. You’ll be guided in a step-by-step process that will give you clear instructions for completing the form and authorize the form complementary online notary services. Then you’ll begin a live video chat with a notary, which will make your form official.  The notary will walk through the form with you to ensure you understand what you are signing and then ask for two forms of identification.. If you use the online notary, Earth Class Mail pays for the notarization services. Please note that your personal information will never be public, used on your account, or even impact your mailing services. The information requested on this form is strictly used to complete the USPS form 1583. <h2>What do I do after I complete a USPS 1583?</h2>Once you’ve submitted your form online, you can begin using your private mail box. That doesn&#39;t mean you’ll automatically start collecting mail or packages at your new virtual address, however.The 1583 Form authorizes us to accept mail in your name. It does not change your address with the USPS or tell us where to forward your mail.Instead, you’ll need to inform your senders of your new address and change your address with any important senders, such as banks and business registries. You can also fill out a change of address form with the postal service, which will automatically forward your mail to your new virtual address. Once you do this, you’ll receive notifications when your mail arrives and you won’t have to sift through your junk mail again. Still have questions? Our customer service department offers live help with virtual mailbox set-up, too. Customer SupportEmail: support@earthclassmail.com Call: (210) 802-5211, press &quot;1&quot; for support

When you decide to make the change to a virtual mailbox service,  you need to authorize your service provider  to receive and open your mail. You do this with an official form called a USPS 1583.

When you decide to make the change to a virtual mailbox service,  you need to authorize your service provider  to receive and open your mail. You do this with an official form called a USPS 1583.  This form allows the company to open and scan your mail, and lets you check your mail from anywhere. 

USPS 1583 Forms: What it is and how to complete one

I admit, it was scary for me at first — just the thought of my personal documents being handled by someone else.Still, I had been dragging myself to my mailbox or the post office, for too long, just to lug a pile of junk mail home.  Oftentimes upon arriving, I would find the entire mailbox panel open for anyone to help themselves. Not only that, but the USPS delivered more and more unwanted paper in my already small pigeon hole. It was time for a change. I didn’t want a <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO box</a>, and using my home address didn’t seem to be working. I started doing my research on virtual mail services - and midway through looking for the best virtual mailbox provider, I found a job opening in my area of expertise at the company.A few weeks ago, I took the leap. I joined Earth Class Mail in July - both as a new customer AND as a new employee. After making the transition to a virtual mailbox,  I wanted to share my experience on how I set up my account. <h2>How to set up a virtual mailbox with Earth Class Mail </h2><h4>Step One: Choose a virtual mailbox plan</h4>Visit the <a href="http://www.earthclassmail.com/">Earth Class Mail website </a>and choose a plan. The options vary on how much mail you expect to receive, what address you want, and how many recipients you need on your account. Personal accounts might only need a few recipients, but if you’re a large business or receive mail for several different business entities, you may need a plan that allows for more recipients. (More information on what plan might work for you <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/which-virtual-mailbox-plan-should-you-choose">here</a>) Many small  businesses also opt for a virtual office address, which allows them to operate a company without occupying office space while still maintaining a physical mailing address.With any plan, Earth Class Mail receives your mail and scans it into a PDF. You can also set up your account to automatically deposit checks. Services also include storing mail or packages, secure paper shredding, and exporting of your digital mail to a popular accounting or cloud storage provider.<img className="blog-content-image" width=825 height=510 src=//images.ctfassets.net/nkeg78xbl0jr/1E53GFwWwgKQg2nxiWxozd/6d9c1be602c2533a7dc51c9fb0d94ec9/Screen_Shot_2021-07-16_at_8.37.24_AM.png /><h4>2. Create your account</h4>Next, you need to provide your account and billing information.  You’ll also see an order summary that confirms your virtual mailbox address on this page. <img className="blog-content-image" width=1918 height=1346 src=//images.ctfassets.net/nkeg78xbl0jr/7bqwNcbiG1hGf533uJQvpn/ebb91b3ce5b509b4f52245146c1d163d/Screen_Shot_2021-07-16_at_9.37.45_AM.png /><h4> 3. Review your order</h4>Now you have a chance to review and make any changes to your choices and account information. Once you accept, you will see a confirmation screen.<img className="blog-content-image" width=1918 height=1346 src=//images.ctfassets.net/nkeg78xbl0jr/4ki1AgAG26clE226eHMG5k/f5c76bb64419133371d3c70a86be9198/Screen_Shot_2021-07-16_at_9.37.45_AM.png /><h4> 4. Authorize Earth Class Mail to handle your mail</h4>Opening other people’s mail is illegal - So how does Earth Class Mail open and scan your mail? For security reasons and to meet legal requirements, the USPS needs to hear directly from you that you are authorizing Earth Class Mail to handle your mail.To do that, you need to complete a form called <a href="https://help.earthclassmail.com/hc/en-us/articles/206507307-What-is-a-USPS-1583-form-and-do-I-need-to-complete-one-">USPS 1583</a>. This form allows your mail to be opened and scanned or shipped to you. Since this is an official document, it needs to be notarized. This  could mean a potentially lengthy process of downloading the form, taking it to your bank, or finding a local notary to see you in person. However, I was delighted to learn that Earth Class Mail has an online version of the form and step-by-step instructions. While I was still online, they prompted me to have 2 forms of identification ready. One needs to be a photo ID, such as a driver licence or passport.<img className="blog-content-image" width=3548 height=1980 src=//images.ctfassets.net/nkeg78xbl0jr/4XBDjinj4C7gOuw7ZBbcjw/f7116cb0115c154630eb1c06e29077eb/Screen_Shot_2021-06-28_at_6.40.59_PM.png />The second form of ID can be an official document such as a utility bill, voter registration card, or vehicle registration. <img className="blog-content-image" width=3548 height=1980 src=//images.ctfassets.net/nkeg78xbl0jr/48FOCl51ygt4ThRiyKumtk/74fd8cee1a5f3c314e8932004647af94/Screen_Shot_2021-06-28_at_6.44.26_PM.png />Then, you go to a  free video call with a live notary. This step made an otherwise lengthy process fast and painless. The notary who helped me was efficient, customer friendly and the best part - it was all free to me. Earth Class Mail picks up the notary’s tab. <h4> 5. Change your address</h4>The next and final step is to forward your mail to the virtual address Earth Class Mail provides by completing an online <a href="https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">Change of Address form with USPS</a>. <a href="https://help.earthclassmail.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038397253-Filing-a-Change-of-Address-Temporary-vs-Permanent">When filling out a Change of Address form</a> with the postal service, there are two options: Temporary or Permanent. It’s also a good idea to update your address with important senders, such as banks or credit cards that send paper statements, or enroll in paperless billing.. After you complete the form, expect several onboarding emails from Earth Class Mail. These will  tell you everything you ever wanted to know about your new virtual mailbox and all the features now at your fingertips. Now, you’re ready to check your mail from anywhere in the world, on any device. Still have questions? We offer live help with virtual mailbox set-up, too!<h4>Customer Support</h4><h4>Email: support@earthclassmail.com </h4><h4>Call: (210) 802-5211, press &quot;1&quot; for support</h4>

A few weeks ago,  I joined Earth Class Mail in July - both as a new customer AND as a new employee. After making the transition to a virtual mailbox,  I wanted to share my experience on how I set up my account. 

After making the transition to a virtual mailbox,  I wanted to share my experience on how I set up my account with Earth Class Mail to make my mail paperless.  

It took 5 easy steps to make my mail paperless

Are you ready to bring your mailbox into the digital age?  It’s convenient, saves time, and keeps you from trekking to the post office or scanning in documents. But as with any technology, we have the early adopters and those who like to stay in the past. Here’s the signs you might not be ready for the future of mail:<h2>1. You love junk mail</h2>You relax every morning with a fresh cup of coffee and a nice, thick pile of junk mail - you might even savor it all with a week’s worth over a hearty brunch. What credit card rates can you get now? Who will offer to give you an estimate on your home’s value? You won’t know unless you dive deep into the glossy cardstock and analyze your options. If you sign up for a virtual mailbox, you’ll miss all that. At Earth Class Mail, our technicians <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/get-rid-of-junk-mail-while-helping-the-environment">sort out the junk so you don’t see it and automatically send it to recycling</a>. It adds up to 12,000 pounds of mail shredded and recycled each week. <h2>2. You don’t use a computer or smartphone </h2>You think that “apps” means appetizers. You bought the only map you use at a gas station and it folds out large enough to fill up the front seat of your car. Things might be easier with a smartphone or laptop, but you resist technology and convenience. Computers allow us to catch a ride, manage our money, explore the world, and improve our health. Why wouldn’t there be a service that also brings postal mail into the modern world? We still need postal service for many reasons - but that doesn’t mean every part of it should stay in the past. If you want to embrace the pre-internet era, maybe you don’t need virtual mail. <h2>3. You never go anywhere </h2>The travel bans and stay-at-home orders during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t change much about your life. You’re already a recluse. It’s never inconvenient to check your mail, because you never leave town for a trip and have never moved houses. The address you receive mail at now will be the same for the rest of your life, so you aren’t worried about missing important paperwork.Virtual mailboxes allow you to check your mail from anywhere in the world, on any device. It can help those who travel, move often, or live abroad but need a mailing address in the United States. <h2>4. You want to pay for an empty office during remote work</h2> If you own a business, you probably want to make money off it. But maybe a balance sheet in the red doesn’t give you night sweats.  For you, it’s worth it to spend a chunk of your operating budget on Class A office space, even if no one uses it. After all, you need an address to share with customers.Virtual addresses give your company a public-facing real street address that can be used for marketing and business registrations. Virtual business addresses don’t require you to actually occupy space, so they don’t come with the hefty price tag real estate does.  Virtual office addresses are a real place, but you don’t occupy the location. Mail sent there goes to our secure processing facility and you access your mail online. If you don’t need to receive physical mail and just need a street address to use for marketing purposes, you can get a business address plan.<h2>5. You want business customers and partners knowing where you live</h2>If you’re remote or a home-based business, you can <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/using-a-virtual-address-for-business">use your home address</a> on your website,  at the bottom of your email signature, and in business directories.You don’t mind clients stopping by your house to scope you out, or worse, coming by if they’re unhappy customers. When your business can’t jump at the needs of a customer, you expect a knock on your door. If your company ever works with another business partner and things don’t go well, you don’t mind them coming to your home, also. Earth Class Mail gives you both privacy for your personal information and keeps your mail and data secure.  <h2>6. You have a photographic memory and computer-level organization skills </h2>You don’t have problems finding important documents, or even an old letter you received months ago from your attorney. You recall every piece of mail you’ve read and exactly where you put it afterward.  Earth Class Mail turns your mail into text-searchable PDFs, which helps out those among us who may need a little help with document organization and storage.  <h2>7. You like trips to the post office and only receive USPS mail</h2>Home-based businesses have skirted the need for physical offices for years with the use of PO boxes. Unlike a PO box, you don’t have to make a trip up to the post office to check your mail when you use a virtual mailbox. Instead, with mail scanning services, you read your mail with your mobile device or on your computer. PO boxes, including the <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO box addresses</a> offered by Earth Class Mail, can only receive USPS mail. You won’t be able to receive FedEx, UPS, or DHL mail and packages.  <h2>
Ready for the digital era? What a virtual mailbox does for you </h2>OK, so maybe we know that most people don’t devour junk mail or memorize every piece of mail they get. We definitely know that you have a phone or computer, since this article wasn’t printed and mailed to you. If you’re thinking it might be time to give virtual mailboxes a try, we hope you chose Earth Class Mail -- and you can learn more about our services and what plans might work for you <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/which-virtual-mailbox-plan-should-you-choose">here</a>.

Are you ready to bring your mailbox into the digital age?  It’s convenient, saves time, and keeps you from trekking to the post office or scanning in documents. But as with any technology, we have the early adopters and those who like to stay in the past. 

Are you ready to bring your mailbox into the digital age?  It’s convenient, saves time, and keeps you from trekking to the post office or scanning in documents. But as with any technology, we have the early adopters and those who like to stay in the past. Here’s the signs you might not be ready for the future of mail

Seven signs you aren't ready to switch to a virtual mailbox

Stuck in the past? Seven signs you aren't ready to switch to a virtual mailbox

Virtual mailboxes digitize your mail, remove clutter, and give you a virtual address without the cost of the real estate. At Earth Class Mail, we’ve helped customers access their postal mail online since 2004. If you’re interested, but unsure which of our plans to use, take this quiz to see which of the following descriptions applies to you.<h2>Which virtual mailbox plan is best for me?</h2><h4>Is the personal mailbox plan for you? If these accurately describe your needs, you can get a starter plan for $19/month using our Beaverton, Oregon address.</h4>It’s just me getting the mail. I don’t have multiple people receiving mail and there aren’t more than one version of the business name.<ul><li>When I think about how much mail I expect to get a month (not counting junk mail) I expect 50 items or fewer a month.</li><li>The address is not that important to me. I just need my mail digitized and if my address is in Beaverton, Oregon, that’s fine with me.</li></ul><h4>Is the shared mailbox plan for you? If these statements accurately describe you, you can get a shared mailbox for $29/month. It also uses our Beaverton, Oregon address.</h4><ul><li>I need five or fewer recipients. It’s me and my family or me and my business names.</li><li>When I think about how much mail I expect to get a month (not counting junk mail) I expect 50 items or fewer a month.</li><li>The address is not that important to me. I just need my mail digitized and if it’s in Beaverton, Oregon, that’s fine with me.</li></ul><h4>Is the premium mailbox plan for you? If these statements are accurate, our premium mailbox plan will fit your needs.</h4><ul><li>I need between 1 and 20 recipient names on my account. I may use this for personal mail and my business, and there are a few different versions of my business name.</li><li>When I think about how much mail I expect to get a month (not counting junk mail) I expect 50 items or fewer a month.</li><li>The address is pretty important to me. I have a specific city or state that I need a mailing address in and want to pick from a list of what’s available. </li></ul><h4>Startup founders, do you need a plan that’s a little more robust? The startup mailroom plan may fit your needs better if these statements are true:</h4><ul><li>When I think about how much mail I expect to get a month (not counting junk mail) I expect 100 items or fewer a month.</li><li>I may be a serial entrepreneur with a lot of business names I receive mail for. The idea of unlimited recipient names on my account appeals to me. </li><li>I have a specific city or state that I want a mailing address in and want to pick from a list of what’s available. </li></ul><h4>If you’re a small or medium business that deals with a lot of paper, you might want our Business MailRoom plan, which costs $229/month.</h4><ul><li>When I think about how much mail I expect to get a month (not counting junk mail) I expect 250 items or fewer a month.</li><li>I have enough employees or enough businesses I receive mail for that I want an unlimited number of recipients. </li><li>I have a specific city or state that I want a mailing address in and want to pick from a list of what’s available. </li></ul><h4>	If none of these sound right for you because you don’t expect much mail at all, we have another option: Business addresses. </h4><a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/virtual-business-address">Business address plans</a> give you an address, but are a pay-as-you-go option for recipients and mail received. At just $39 a month, the business address plan gives you an option if you just want an address for your marketing purposes or to register your business.<ul><li>The address is the only thing I care about. I don’t really think I will get mail, but I need a physical address to receive mail. </li><li>I expect my mail volume to be very low and I don’t mind paying a low fee for each mail item I receive. </li></ul><h4>Does this help you understand which plan might work for you? We also offer a few custom options for various situations and add-on services </h4><ul><li>For plans that include the ability to pick your address, we offer 80+ addresses to chose from across the United States</li><li>Custom plans for customers who receive more than 250 items of mail a month</li><li>Add on extra addresses and receive mail at both places and manage it from one account</li><li>Adding on one extra recipient to one of the plans with a set number of recipients for $5</li><li><a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/check-deposit">Check deposit </a>services: Automatically deposit checks for a one-time fee or as a recurring subscription</li><li><a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/mail-forwarding">Mail forwarding</a> service and package forwarding </li></ul><h2>Which virtual mail plan is best for you? </h2>All of our mailboxes offer unlimited cloud storage, 30 days of physical storage of mail, and a virtual office address or virtual personal address for your needs. Our addresses include both street addresses and <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO boxes</a> that you can select from.We also allow you to view and manage your incoming mail from anywhere, with the use of our web portal or mobile apps and i<a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/integrations">ntegrate with business tools and cloud storage apps.</a> Ready to pick your plan? <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/pricing">Click here</a>.

Interested in a virtual mailbox, but unsure what to use? Take this quiz to see what plan fits your needs

Quiz to help you decide which virtual mailbox, virtual address, virtual mailroom plan you should use. 

Which virtual mailbox plan should you choose?

When starting a business, you have a lot of decisions to make, from naming your company to hiring your first employee. Before that, you have to list an address on your business’s incorporation documents. States require a physical address when you register your business with the secretary of state in your state. That may seem easy if you’re opening a brick and mortar storefront, but startups and remote businesses might have a tougher time deciding what address to use. When registering a business, you’ll need to use a physical address and not a P.O. box. Whether you decide to establish your business as a sole proprietorship, a c-corporation, or an LLC, you&#39;ll need to decide what business address to use to register your business.What address do you use when registering your business if you don’t have a physical office?It may seem like the easiest solution to this is to use your home address or rent a USPS post office box for your registered agent address. However,<a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/use-virtual-address-to-register-business"> using your residential address could pose many security problems</a> (business addresses are public information!) and most states do not allow PO boxes as business addresses on legal paperwork. What is a registered agent?Small business owners who have an LLC, or limited liability company, will need to designate a registered agent for the business. In many cases, the company’s owner or a person in senior leadership serves as the registered agent. All official notices, government correspondence, and compliance-related documents go to the registered agent. Registered agents need to meet specific requirements. These vary by state, but sometimes require them to live in the state where your business operates and have a physical address to receive important documents. This means you can’t use a <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO box</a>. What address should you use to register your business when you don’t want to use your home address and can’t use a PO box? You can’t register your business with a PO box, but you can use a virtual address. You don’t want to go through the hassle of having your state reject the paperwork you file for your business. When you use a virtual address for your business, you not only meet legal paperwork requirements, you keep your residential address private. What is a virtual mailbox? A <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/virtual-mailbox">virtual mailbox</a> allows a provider to digitize your mail so you can access mail online from anywhere. Virtual addresses are real street addresses, but your company just does not occupy the address space.A virtual address gives you an actual street address without spending money on office rent. It will also keep your home address private and your personal life separate. You also don’t risk missing important business mail if you move houses.Can you use a virtual address for a registered agent?Short answer: this depends on where you live. Each state creates its own rules about registered agents. In most states, you or another individual from your company can act as the registered agent as long as you live within the state. However, someone would need to be present at that address during working hours to sign for important documents, and the registered agent’s address is publicly available on the Secretary of State’s website. Do all states require my business to have an in-state address?States such as Alabama, California, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Oregon require your LLC business address to be located within their state’s borders. In these cases, you can use a virtual business address to register your business in those states without actually living there. Only a few states allow you to use a PO Box as your business address. New York and Montana are two states that allow the use of PO Boxes on these forms. Using a virtual address when your business has physical office spaceIf your business has an office or location, you may want to use that as the mailing address on your paperwork. However, a virtual address could still benefit you by digitizing your mail, outsourcing your mailroom, and automatically depositing checks. Plus, if you ever move your office, you will need to refile your registered agent address with your secretary of state. Ready to learn more about how a virtual mailbox and address can help your business?<a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/mailroom"> Learn more</a>.

When starting a business, you have a lot of decisions to make, from naming your company to hiring your first employee. Before that, you have to list an address on your business’s incorporation documents, and states require this to be a physical address.

When starting a business, you have a lot of decisions to make, from naming your company to hiring your first employee. Before that, you have to list an address on your business’s incorporation documents. States require a physical address when you register your business with the secretary of state in your state.  That may seem easy if you’re opening a brick and mortar storefront, but startups and remote businesses might have a tougher time deciding what address to use.

Can I register my business with a PO box address?

<h2>What’s a postal office box (PO Box)?</h2>Available to individuals and businesses, the United States Postal Office offers customers PO boxes, or locked mailboxes, to hold mail and packages safely at a post office location of their choice. Customers can choose from a range of sizes.<h2>What’s a virtual mailbox?</h2>A <a href="/virtual-mailbox">virtual mailbox</a> takes all your incoming mail and digitizes it, giving users the ability to access PDF images from any device, 24/7. Users that sign up for a virtual mailbox select a virtual mailing address to use, whether it&#39;s for their small business or for personal use. All mail sent to them gets processed, sorted, and scanned. Users can preview their mail on any device, see the contents inside, and decide what to do with it, such as shredding it or sending the original copy to another address. <h2>Is a Virtual PO box more convenient?</h2>We all want convenience. Nearly anything you want to do - from managing your bank account to your daily schedule - you can do with an app on your phone. Virtual mailboxes give you the ability to control your mail anywhere you have an internet connection.In comparison, PO boxes don’t have remote access for its users. It requires a trip to the post office each time you want to check your mail. This could pose a problem if you’re traveling or you don’t live near the post office. <h2>Uses of a PO Box and virtual mailbox </h2>There are a few reasons people use a <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO box</a> or a virtual mailbox, including keeping residential addresses private or having a secure way for mail delivery to <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/prevent-mail-theft-with-a-secure-virtual-mailbox">avoid mail theft</a>. However, when you rent a PO box, you typically choose a post office near your home to shorten trips to check the mail. With an Earth Class Mail virtual Po Box, you choose from <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/addresses">80+ addresses</a> from around the U.S. We also offer street addresses. Many states require street addresses and not PO boxes for business registrations, so a virtual address can keep your personal address separate from your business. <h2>Access to your mail</h2>PO boxes limit users&#39; access to their mail to postal business hours - eliminating the ability to check your mail after-hours and on federal holidays. However, with a virtual mailbox, you have unlimited access. You&#39;ll be able to look and take action on your mail and important documents from any device, from anywhere.<h2>Limited mail and package capabilities</h2> As a subset of the postal office, PO boxes can only receive mail from USPS. That means you won’t be able to receive mail and packages from FedEx, UPS, DHL at the PO box you rented. If you order a PO box that’s too small, all your incoming mail might not fit - a physical constraint that can cause <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/is-it-hard-to-get-your-mail-delivered-a-virtual-address-fixes-that">your mail to not get delivered</a>. A virtual mailbox accepts mail from all carriers. You never have to worry about all your mail fitting in your mailbox, because our HIPAA-complaint staff will scan and digitize it all for you.<h2>Virtual Po Box - manage mail online </h2>As mentioned earlier, PO box users must physically check their box to get their mail. USPS offers <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-informed-delivery-and-a-virtual-mailbox">Informed Delivery</a>, a free service that gives customers an exterior preview of mail that’s on its way. However, it stops there.  Virtual mailbox gives customers a full-range of options to manage all their mail, important documents, and packages online, from any device.<h2>Can you register your business with a PO Box address?</h2>The majority of states don’t allow  businesses to use a PO box to register their LLC, corporation, or partnership. A <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/using-a-virtual-address-for-business">business address</a> must be a physical street address. If you don’t have an office space and don’t want to use your home address, we recommend using a virtual address. In summary, PO boxes and virtual mailboxes are more different than they are alike. Both will give customers a non-residential address to share, but similarities end there. Unfortunately, a PO box address cannot be used to register LLCs or LLPs. If that’s something you’re looking for, a virtual mailbox is your best solution.

PO boxes and virtual mailboxes are more different than alike. Both give a non-residential address to share, but similarities end there. A virtual mailbox gives customers a full-range of options to manage their mail, important documents and packages online.

PO boxes and virtual mailboxes are more different than alike. Both give a non-residential address to share, but similarities end there. Virtual mailbox gives customers a full-range of options to manage their mail, important documents, and packages online.

What’s the difference between a PO box and a virtual mailbox?

Years ago, I lived in a tiny house a few blocks from the beach with a street address that made mail service nearly impossible. The city’s streets were on a grid system, with north-south streets given letters: Avenue A, Avenue B, and so on. My otherwise normal street sat between Avenue Q and Avenue R on Avenue Q ½.Maybe that street got added after they plotted out the city. Maybe long-ago city planners just wanted to be different. Whatever the reason, receiving mail became sporadic and later put me in danger of i<a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/protecting-your-personal-information-online">dentity theft</a>. <h2>Mis-delivered mail and missing mail </h2>When I needed a replacement social security card, I had to request a new one three times. The Social Security office recorded sending the first two, but they never arrived. Who knows where they ended up, but I hope the person who received them didn’t have an itch to steal my identity.Eight years later, I had the problem again, even though I lived 500 miles from Avenue Q ½. Our postal employee delivered my mail to the wrong address so often, I think I got more of other people&#39;s mail than my own. A numbered street caused the problem that time. <h2>New construction mail delivery problems </h2>Odd addresses or number mix-ups aren’t the only reason for <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/do-you-have-late-mail-or-missing-mail-here-are-the-biggest-reasons-for-mail">mail delivery issues</a>. If you live somewhere that’s new construction, you can’t receive mail until the U.S. Postal Service accepts your new address into its registry. Until then, you’re off the grid. Even once the postal service accepts your new address, you might have spotty package delivery that varies depending on your delivery driver and how quickly the new address shows up in navigation systems.<h2>No postal service in rural and small towns</h2>Not everyone has the luxury to complain of inconsistent mail delivery. In rural areas, the postal service doesn&#39;t offer home delivery.You might embrace the small town life, but that doesn’t mean the postal service will deliver your mail.In some smaller cities, such as Jackson, Wyoming, residents don’t have the option of home mail delivery at their physical mailing address. <a href="https://www.jacksonwy.gov/224/Local-Mail-Delivery">Everyone in town has to get a PO Box</a>. Towns across the country in mountainous areas or rural areas also operate under the same method. <h2>Reasons why USPS can’t deliver mail to addresses</h2>Postal workers will also forgo delivering mail to your address for <a href="https://faq.usps.com/s/article/No-Mail-Delivery">other reasons</a>. You won’t get mail if a vehicle parks in front of your mailbox.A loose dog in your neighborhood that the postal carrier views as threatening can prevent delivery for your home - or even the whole neighborhood.Road construction, or poor road conditions, may also prevent mail delivery. If you’re traveling long term or simply don’t check the mail often, a full mailbox can prevent you from getting new mail. <h2>Virtual mailboxes prevent undelivered and missing mail</h2>Having a problem once can inconvenience you. If it persists, it might be time to look for another option, such as a <a href="/virtual-mailbox">virtual mailbox service</a>. Virtual mailboxes prevent all the problems with difficult addresses and won’t require you to visit the post office to pick up letters and packages. Plus, you can check your mail from anywhere, on any device. You’ll be able to look at mail scanned in as mail arrives, and have the option of having checks deposited automatically. A virtual mailbox uses a real street address or <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/blog/how-to-get-a-po-box-without-a-street-address">PO Box</a>. Mail sent there gets sorted, processed, and scanned. You can go online or use your phone to view and sort all of your mail, then decide whether you want to keep it or have it securely shredded. Personal mailbox plans start at $19 a month and include up to 50 scanned mail items a month, not including junk mail that is automatically recycled. Interested in learning more? <a href="https://www.earthclassmail.com/how-virtual-mail-works">Here’s how virtual mailboxes work</a>.

Odd addresses or number mix-ups aren’t the only reason for mail delivery issues. If your address is difficult to deliver to, it can be a major inconvenience. .

Odd addresses or number mix-ups aren’t the only reason for mail delivery issues. If your address is difficult to deliver to, it can be a major inconvenience.  Postal workers will also forgo delivering mail to your address for other reasons. You won’t get mail if a vehicle parks in front of your mailbox. A loose dog in your neighborhood that the postal carrier views as threatening can prevent delivery for your home - or even the whole neighborhood.

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