Texas CMRA

Hiring a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent (CMRA) is quickly becoming the perfect solution for managing business mail.

CMRAs can offer comprehensive mail services, including a USPS-verified business address to protect your privacy, digital mail forwarding for easy management, and a secure online account to keep everything organized.

In our guide, we’ll break down the benefits of choosing a Texas Commercial Mail Receiving Agent for your LLC or corporation.

What is a Texas CMRA?

A Commercial Mail Receiving Agent is a private business that accepts and handles mail on behalf of third parties — typically individuals and other companies.

Benefits of hiring a CMRA

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

  • Privacy Protection. As a certified CMRA, we provide you with a USPS-verified Texas business address and a unique suite number. Use this address on business cards, websites, or company letterhead to protect your personal information.
  • Enhanced Security & Flexibility. With your secure online account, you’ll never have to worry about mail getting lost or important documents sitting unattended in a home mail box. And, you can easily view and manage your mail from anywhere in the world, 24/7.
  • Reduced overhead costs. Using our CMRA business address (instead of purchasing or renting a brick-and-mortar location) can save you thousands of dollars. Plus, with our Virtual Office Service, you can rent conference rooms for occasional in-person meetings.

Hire Texas Registered Agents as your CMRA

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

  1. Sign up for Texas Mail Scanning or Virtual Office Service: We offer 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 Texas 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 CMRA services: View and manage your business mail from anywhere in the world. You can also start listing your assigned Texas business address on anything from state forms to websites.
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Everything you need to know about USPS Form 1583

What is USPS Form 1583?

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

Why do I need to file Form 1583?

Filing USPS Form 1583 serves multiple purposes:

  • Identity verification: All CMRAs are legally required to verify your identity and permanent address before handling your mail.
  • Authorization & Compliance: Authorizes your CMRA to accept and manage your business mail. 
  • Security: Prevents mail tampering, fraud, and unauthorized access to your mail. 

What information is required?

You will need to include the following information on your form:

  • 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. Never.

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

Texas CMRA Frequently Asked Questions

Does USPS Form 1583 need to be notarized?

Yes, USPS does require Form 1583 to be notarized. However, if you hire us, we can use our internal witness verification. 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 LLC, corporation, or individual 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 business.

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.