What IDs and documents are acceptable for the USPS Form 1583?

🛂 USPS Identification Requirements for Account Verification

Per USPS regulations, all submitted identification documents must:

• Be in English or translated into English
• Be valid (not expired)
• Include two types of identification: one photo ID and one proof of address

For SSN Holders (U.S. Customers)

✅ Acceptable Photo IDs:

• U.S. State ID Card
• U.S. Driver’s License
• U.S. or Foreign Passport / Passport Card
• U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
• Certificate of Naturalization
• U.S. Military ID Card
• U.S. University ID Card
• Tribal Identification Card

✅ Acceptable Address Documents:

• Driver’s License (if not used as Photo ID)
• Voter Registration Card
• Vehicle Registration Card
• Vehicle Insurance Policy (must include policy number and current period)
• Home Insurance Policy
• Lease Agreement
• Mortgage Document
• Deed of Trust

❌ Unacceptable Documents:

• Social Security Card
• Bank Statements
• Utility Bills
• Credit Cards
• Birth Certificates

📌 Note: PostScan Mail may retain photocopies of identification for verification purposes.

🌍 For Non-SSN Holders (International Customers)

✅ Acceptable Photo IDs:

• Non-U.S. Passport
• Matricula Consular (Mexico)
• NEXUS Card (Canada) – must contain an identification number

✅ Acceptable Address Documents:

• Lease Agreement
• Mortgage Document
• Deed of Trust
• Voter Registration Card (must display the word “VOTER”)
• Vehicle Registration Card
• Home Insurance Policy
• Vehicle Insurance Policy (must include policy number and current period)

❌ Unacceptable Documents:

• Foreign Driver’s Licenses
• National ID Cards
• Foreign University ID Cards

📌 Note: Only documents listed above are accepted. PostScan Mail may retain photocopies for verification.

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