What is the USPS Form 1583 and why do I need it?
The USPS form 1583 is used when outsourcing the receipt of your mail to a trusted partner for mailroom scanning. It identifies your CMRA.
What is a CMRA? The Commercial Mail Receiving Agency authorizes your vendor to receive and handle mail on your behalf. CMRAs are mailing, printing and coworking offices that handle and process mail on behalf of organizations and businesses.
Where do I get the latest version of USPS Form 1583?
The latest version is available directly from the USPS. The updated Form 1583 can be downloaded here.
Is the USPS Form 1583 difficult to complete?
- Completing the USPS CMRA Form 1583 is straightforward. The form is seeking to identify:
- The mailing address of the responsible party handling your mail.
- Who and where do you live
- Notarized Signature
You will be asked to provide two (2) forms of identification. At least one primary ID and a second that verifies your current address.
Primary ID choices are:
- Driver’s License
- Non-driver’s License ID Card
- Uniformed Service ID Card
- U.S. Access Card
- U.S. University ID Card
- Passport
- Matricula Consular
- NEXUS Card
- Certificate of Naturalization
- U.S. Permanent Resident Card
Verifying your address, the following forms of identification are acceptable:
- Current Lease
- Mortgage or Deed of Trust
- Home or Vehicle Insurance Policy
- Vehicle Registration Card
- Voter Card
Summary - Is there an easier way?
Preventing fraud and ensuring that only authorized people and securely and confidentially handling your mail is a top priority. The USPS Form 1583 is one step forward to making that happen.
When working with ILM Corp, during our onboarding process, the Dedicated Project Manager will collect your information and complete the form on your behalf. You will receive a link to the online notary to sign the USPS Form 1583. We take the pain and hassle out of this step for you.
