Iowa Commercial Mail Receiving Agent

At Iowa Registered Agent, we’re a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent. What does that mean? We can offer clients comprehensive mail services, including a USPS-verified Iowa business address to protect your privacy, digital mail forwarding, and a secure online account to keep everything organized.

In our guide, we’ll break down the benefits of choosing an Iowa Commercial Mail Receiving Agent for your business mail needs.

What is a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent?

A Commercial Mail Receiving Agent (CMRA) is a business that accepts and handles mail on behalf of your LLC or corporation for the purposes of forwarding or redistribution. As a CMRA, we must also comply with USPS regulations.

Benefits of hiring a CMRA

Choosing a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent (like us) offers several benefits, including:

  • Privacy Protection. As a CMRA, we can provide you with a USPS-verified Iowa business address you can list on business cards, websites, or company letterhead to protect your personal information.
  • Efficiency & Flexibility. Our team of local professionals will receive, sort, and digitally scan your incoming business mail, notifying you immediately when new items arrive. And, with your secure online account, you can manage everything anytime, anywhere.
  • Reduced overhead costs. Save thousands by using our CMRA business address (instead of purchasing or renting a brick-and-mortar location). Plus, with our Virtual Office Service, you can rent conference rooms for occasional in-person meetings.

How to hire Iowa Registered Agents as your CMRA

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of our sign-up process:

  1. Sign up for Mail Scanning or Virtual Office Service: Choose between three mail service options: Deluxe Mail Scanning (10 mail scans), Premium Mail Scanning (25 mail scans), and Virtual Office (unlimited mail scans). Each package includes a USPS-verified business address, same-day mail scans, a secure online account, and junk mail shredding. All starting at just $49 a year.
  2. Complete USPS Form 1583: Once you’ve signed up, you can access and complete it from your secure online account. Don’t worry about getting the form notarized — we will handle authenticating it. All you need to do is provide an electronic signature and two USPS-approved IDs.
  3. Start enjoying all the perks of our services: View and manage your business mail from anywhere in the world. You can also start listing your USPS-verified business address on anything from state forms to websites.
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USPS Form 1583: Everything you need to know

What is USPS Form 1583?

USPS Form 1583 (The Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent) authorizes a CMRA to accept and handle mail on behalf of your Iowa business. There is no filing fee.

What information is required on Form 1583?

You will need to include the following basic information:

  • Your name and street address
  • Copy of your photo ID & proof of address
  • Your Signature

Note: Although Form 1583 requires you to list your home address and phone number, this information does not go on public record. And, we will never sell your personal information to third parties.

What types of ID are accepted?

USPS requires two forms of ID: a photo ID and an address ID. Here’s a complete list of accepted IDs. You must submit one ID from each list.

Photo ID:

  • U.S. State/Territory/Tribal Drivers or Non-Drivers ID Card
  • U.S. Passport
  • Foreign Passport
  • Matricula Consular
  • NEXUS card
  • U.S. Access Card
  • DoD Common Access Card
  • PIV Card
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization
  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card
  • U.S. Uniformed Service ID Card
  • U.S. University Card

Proof of Address:

  • U.S. State/Territory/Tribal Drivers or Non-Drivers ID Card
  • Lease
  • Mortgage
  • Deed of trust
  • Voter or vehicle registration card
  • Home or vehicle insurance policy

Note: Although driver’s/non-driver’s ID is listed under photo ID and address ID, it can only be used for one (either photo ID or address ID).

What types of ID are not accepted?

  • Social Security Card
  • Credit Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Concealed Carry Permit

CMRA Frequently Asked Questions

Does USPS Form 1583 need to be notarized?

Yes, USPS does require Form 1583 to be notarized. When you hire us, we can authenticate the form on your behalf. There is no burden on you.

Do Commercial Mail Receiving Agents only accept USPS mail?

CMRAs can accept mail from multiple carriers, including USPS, UPS, and FedEx.  

I own multiple businesses. Do I need to submit USPS Form 1583 for each company?

Yes, USPS requires every business using a CMRA to submit Form 1583. So, if you have multiple companies using a CMRA, you will need to file Form 1583 for each LLC or corporation.

I am a non-US resident. Can I hire a CMRA?

Yes, a non-US resident can hire a CMRA as long as they meet the ID requirements. Non-US addresses are acceptable.