What IDs and Documents Are Acceptable for USPS Form 1583?

🛂 USPS Identification Requirements

Under USPS regulations, all identification documents submitted with USPS Form 1583 must meet the following requirements:

• Documents must be in English or include a certified English translation

• Documents must be valid and not expired

  You must provide two forms of identification:

  • One photo ID
  • 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 or passport card
• U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
• Certificate of Naturalization
• U.S. Military ID
• U.S. University ID
• Tribal Identification Card

✅ Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

• Driver’s License (if not used as photo ID)
• Voter Registration Card
• Vehicle Registration Card
• Vehicle Insurance Policy (must show policy number and current coverage 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 submitted identification for verification purposes.

For Non-SSN Holders (International Customers)

✅ Acceptable Photo IDs

• Non-U.S. passport
• Matricula Consular (Mexico)
• NEXUS Card (Canada), must include an identification number

✅ Acceptable Proof of Address Documents

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

❌ Unacceptable Documents

• Foreign driver’s licenses
• National ID cards
• Foreign university ID cards

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

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