Apply In-Person

1. To Apply for Post Office Box Service, the applicant has to approach the USPS - United States Postal Service link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their zip code to find nearby office to them.

2. Applicant has to download form from the following link
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the authorized officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
5. Make sure the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
6. The applicant should attach the photocopies of the required documents while submitting.
7. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.
8. Submit the application form and the documents to the respective Post office.
9. The authority will review the application form; upon successful completion the authority will intimate about the programme details.
10. The processing time takes for this procedure process is about 1 week.
    

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Post Office Box Service, the applicant can use the following link
   

Apply for a PO Box
Step 1:

1. To Apply for Post Office Box Service, the applicant can use the following link
2. Search for Post Office locations near by the applicant using the search bar under "Reserve a New PO Box."
3. Choose a Post Office location and make selections on the desired PO Box size and payment period.
4. Enter the contact and billing information to reserve the PO Box.
   

Set Up Automated Payments
Step 2:

1. Select "Manage Account" and sign in with the [USPS.com Link] credentials.
2. Find the PO Box on the "Manage Your Account" page and select "Setup Auto-Renew."
3. Change the payment period if the applicant wishes, and enrol in Automatic Renewal.
   

Link an Existing PO Box
Step 3:

1. Select "Link" above and sign in with the [USPS.com Link] credentials.
2. Enter in the PO Box number, ZIP Code, and last name or business name.
3. Confirm the PO Box details and submit. Then the applicant can now manage the PO Box online.
   

• Duly signed and filled application form link
  

Photo ID:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state non-driver’s identification card
• U.S. Armed forces, government, university, or recognized corporate employee identification card
• Passport, passport card, alien registration card, or certificate of naturalization
• NEXUS or Matricula Consular card.
  

Non-Photo ID Options:

• Current lease, mortgage, or deed of trust
• Voter or vehicle registration card
• Home or vehicle insurance policy
  

Note: Social Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates are not acceptable forms of ID.

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Email: USPS Customer Service
Call: 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8:30 PM ET
Saturday 8 AM – 6 PM ET
Contact link
USPS office Locator link

Note: The applicant has to enter their zip code to find nearby office to them.

Any person who intends to Apply for Post Office Box Service are eligible to make this application.

The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

The processing time for this procedure is takes up to 1 week.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

• Name & address
• Name of the corporation
• E-mail address
• Date of birth
• Citizenship
• Age
• Occupation
• Street
• City
• State
• Telephone
  

Mail security a PO Box is physically located inside a post office and is securely monitored in the location. It is also locked and accessible only with a key or lock combination. Fast delivery of mail and packages because PO Boxes are hosted by the Post Office mail get delivered faster

Guidelines link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.