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      USPS Form 1583 + Frequently Asked Questions

      We explain in this article what the USPS Form 1583 is and why you must sign it.

      This is a form that must be signed and notarized by each client of our Virtual Address Service, and is used by the United States Post Office (USPS).

      You can view a blank format of this document here.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • What is this document for?

        This document is a requirement of the USPS, in which you (the client) authorize GBS Group to receive, and handle correspondence on your behalf or on behalf of your company.

      • Is it mandatory?

        Yes, everyone who contracts the Virtual Address Service must sign and notarize this document.

      • What information does this document contain?

      In this document we will collect basic information about you and your company, such as:
      • Name and surname
      • Personal address
      • Name of the company
      • legal structure of the company
      • List of officers or members of the company
      • 2 types of personal identification
      • Your company's mailing address with your new mailbox number.

      • Can GBS help me complete Form 1583?

        Yes, once you contract the Virtual Address Service we will use your information to pre-populate the document, and we will send you a copy of it so that you can complete the notarization process.

      • How does the notarization process work?

        As mentioned above, you will need to sign and notarize this document to use the Virtual Address Service.

        In this article we explain how to complete this process quickly and easily.

      • Is it one document per company, or per person?

        This document must be signed and notarized by each person associated with the contracted service. For example, if you want us to receive correspondence on behalf of your company, and on behalf of the shareholders of the company, each of these shareholders must sign and notarize Form 1583.

        This means that each person listed on the document must be added as an additional recipient to the contracted plan.