Simplify Mailbox Rentals with Bullship

Setting up rental mailboxes for your customers?

Government required paperwork isn’t sexy, but we’re doing our best to at least make it easy.

Try Bullship.

When you set up a mailbox for your customers, we automatically pre-fill your customer’s information directly into the form.

🎉 BONUS: You can also export your mailbox user reports with one button to stay in compliance with your local Postmaster (plus offer youor customers automated payment plans 📈)

Download an editable USPS Form 1583 (Free PDF)

If you're signing up customers for a virtual mailbox or mailbox rental, you’ll need USPS Form 1583. This official USPS document gives you permission to receive mail on your customer’s behalf. It’s a legal requirement — and we’re making it easy.

✅ Free to download
✅ Required for all physical and virtual mailbox users
✅ Simple step-by-step instructions included

What Is USPS Form 1583?

USPS Form 1583 is the authorization form that allows a CMRA (Commercial Mail Receiving Agency) — a local pack-and-ship store like yourself or virtual mailbox provider — to accept mail for customers.

It’s a federal requirement designed to prevent mail fraud and unauthorized mail handling. Great for a remote worker, frequent traveler, business owner, or just someone who wants a private lifestyle.

When Do You Need It?

• Signing up customers for a virtual mailbox

• Renting out a private mailbox at a pack-and-ship store

• Forwarding mail from a remote or alternate address

• If your customers run a home-based business that receives official mail

How to Fill It Out

We’ve included a quick guide in the download, but here’s the gist:

1. Add your name, address, and ID details

2. Submit it to USPS via their online portal

That’s it. Need help?

We walk Bullship customers through the whole process.

Frequently Asked Questions About USPS Form 1583

Is USPS Form 1583 required?
Yes — if you're using a virtual or private mailbox, USPS requires this form to authorize mail delivery to a third party.

Can I sign USPS Form 1583 online?
Yes! Many providers, including Bullship partners, accept online notarization, which makes the process fast and easy.

What IDs do I need?
You’ll need two forms of ID — one with a photo (like a driver’s license) and one showing your address (like a utility bill or lease).

Ready to Rent Out a Mailbox?

Bullship helps local pack-and-ship stores compete with the big guys. Get set up offering private mailboxes, virtual address, and mail forwarding — and we’ll walk you through the USPS Form 1583 process step by step.