How Do I Fill Out the USPS Form 1583 (Postal Consent Form)?

📬 Getting Started with USPS Form 1583

To activate your PostScan Mail address, you must complete and notarize USPS Form 1583. This form authorizes PostScan Mail to receive and handle mail on your behalf. Below is a step-by-step guide to completing the process.

Step 1: Complete USPS Form 1583

The easiest way to complete the form is by using the USPS Form 1583 Wizard in your PostScan Mail account:

Log in to your account
Go to Settings → Account Settings → USPS Form 1583
Follow the step-by-step prompts to enter your information
Download the completed form for a local notary, or submit it directly to our online notary partner

Step 2: Notarize Your Form

USPS regulations require Form 1583 to be notarized. The notary must:

Witness your signature
Complete the All-Purpose Acknowledgement section

Online Notarization (Recommended)

Complete notarization via webcam using our online notary partner
Available directly through the Form 1583 Wizard
Once notarized online, the form is automatically submitted to PostScan Mail
No uploading or mailing required

Local Notary Option

Use the wizard to generate a printable form
Visit a local notary public to notarize the document

Upload the following to your account:
- Signed and notarized USPS Form 1583
- Color scans of both sides of your Photo ID and Address ID

Step 3: Submit USPS Form 1583 to PostScan Mail

Choose one of the following submission methods:

Option 1: In Person

Visit your subscribed location with your completed form and valid ID
Some locations may offer on-site notarization (fees may apply)

Option 2: Online Notary

Complete and notarize the form through the online wizard
The form is automatically submitted after notarization

Option 3: Local Notary Upload

After notarizing locally, upload all required documents under

Settings → Account Settings → USPS Form 1583

Optional: USPS Change of Address (U.S. Only)

To begin receiving mail at your PostScan Mail address, you can either:

Notify your senders directly, or
Submit a USPS Change-of-Address request

🔗 Visit the Official USPS Change-of-Address Website

Note: USPS mail forwarding is only available within the U.S. and lasts up to 12 months.

You’re All Set

Once you have:

Completed and notarized USPS Form 1583
Submitted the form and required IDs
Notified senders or filed a USPS Change-of-Address

Your PostScan Mail virtual mailbox will be fully activated.

Need Help?

📞 Phone: 1 (800) 624-5866

📧 Email: support@postscanmail.com