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

What is the USPS 1583 Form?

The USPS Form 1583 is a required document by the U.S. Postal Service for all Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRA), like PostScan Mail, to collect from every user who opens an account. This form gives us authorization to handle your mail—whether that means receiving, scanning, or forwarding it to you.

Without this notarized form, the CMRA is 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 it’s important:

• Form 1583 authorizes us to receive mail on your behalf.
• It does not change your address with the USPS or provide us with forwarding instructions.

Due to USPS regulations, the form must be notarized. The notary's seal confirms that you are the person authorizing PostScan Mail to receive mail in your name or your company's name. This is a security measure to protect your mail from unauthorized access.

Rest assured, the information you provide is only used to complete the USPS Form 1583.