What is the USPS 1583 Form and Why Do I Need to Have it Notarized?

📄 What Is the USPS Form 1583?

The USPS Form 1583 is a required document mandated by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for all customers who use a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA), such as PostScan Mail.

This form grants PostScan Mail permission to handle your mail—whether that means receiving, scanning, or forwarding it to you.

📌 Without a notarized Form 1583, we are legally required to return your mail to the sender. The form ensures that only authorized individuals have access to your mail.

USPS Form 1583 Example

🖋️Why Do I Need to Have it Notarized?

Here’s why notarization is important:

• Form 1583 authorizes us to receive mail on your behalf.
• It does not change your address with the USPS or provide forwarding instructions.
• Per USPS regulations, the form must be notarized to verify your identity.
• The notary’s seal confirms that you are the person authorizing PostScan Mail to manage your mail.

This notarization step is a security measure to protect your mail from unauthorized access.

🛡️ The information you provide is strictly used to complete Form 1583 as required by federal postal regulations.

📞 Need Help?

• Phone: 1 (800) 624-5866
• Email: support@postscanmail.com