Benefits of a SME Private Mailbox
True Privacy
Our private mailboxes are only accessible to the renter, the mailboxes are enclosed with walls and the window is fully covered to ensure no peeking through the glass.
Security
In addition to a unique mailbox key, each private mailbox customer receives a unique code for the security system to access mailbox during closed store hours.
24/7 Access
SME provides 24-hour access, 7 days a week to your mail.
Delivery Notification
SME provides delivery notifications for every mailbox user, for no additional price.
Street Address
SME Private Mailboxes have a real street address, which can be beneficial for businesses. A street address can help with:
- Credibility: A street address can make your business seem more professional and trustworthy.
- Online visibility: A street address can improve your online presence and discoverability.
- Legal compliance: A street address is often required for official paperwork from government agencies.
Delivery
SME can accept deliveries from all carriers, including Amazon.
Additional Services
SME offers additional services, such as packing, shipping, mail forwarding, and virtual offices.
Form 1583
What is it for?
Form 1583 is a permission slip that allows a third-party company (like Shipping Made Easy) to receive and handle your mail.
Why do you need it?
When you rent a Private Mailbox or use a mail forwarding service, the USPS requires that they verify who you are to make sure your mail isn’t being intercepted fraudulently. Form 1583 helps USPS confirm your identity and gives the mail handler permission to accept your mail on your behalf.
What do you need to do?
1. Fill out the form (online or in person): You provide your full name, address, and the name of the company you’re giving permission to handle your mail (Shipping Made Easy).
2. Submit Identification: You’ll need to provide two forms of ID (like a driver’s license, passport, or vehicle registration) to prove your identity. One of these IDs needs to be a government-issued photo ID.
3. Sign the form: You sign to give permission for the mail to be received by Shipping Made Easy.