

The post office does not need to be the one where box service is desired. The next step is to bring a copy of the completed form along with 2 forms of acceptable US identification for verification to a post office that provides window services. If you apply online, this form is generated during the application process. To do this you first need to complete all required information on the PS Form 1093, which is the PO Box application form. One way to apply for a PO Box is in-person. Size 3, 4, or 5 is recommended if you receive magazines and catalogs. Start with a Size 2 box if you receive more than 15 mailpieces a week. Their smallest box (Size 1) fits 10-15 letter-sized envelopes or up to two rolled magazines. Be sure to select the right size for your mail volume and schedule. However, not all post office locations have every size. The USPS offers PO Boxes in 5 different sizes. Minors are not allowed to apply for a PO Box online. PO Box service can be provided to a minor (a person under 18 years of age) unless the parent or guardian of the minor submits in writing an objection to the appropriate postmaster. When any information required on the PS Form 1093 changes, the primary box holder is required to update the application file at their local post office location. The exception is residential customers who are eligible for a Group E (no-fee) box. Please note, only the primary box holder may file a Change of Address (COA) request with the USPS to close mail either temporarily or permanently away from a PO Box. Each person must have verifiable identification and up request, present this identification to the US Post Service Members or employees who receive mail in the PO Box of an organization who is a box customer must be listed on the application.Any other adult who received mail in the PO Box of an individual box customer must be listed on the application form and must present 2 forms of acceptable identification.A parent or guardian may be allowed to receive delivery of a minor's mail by listing their name of each minor on the PS Form 193 application The spouse must present 2 forms of acceptable identification. Spouses would need to complete and sign the PS Form 1093, which is the application for post office box.This primary box holder may permit others to also use their box:

There is only 1 primary box holder for a PO Box. The application process to obtain PO Box service is not all the way approved until your identity and current permanent physical address where you currently reside or conduct business is verified. You can apply for a PO Box either online through or in person at your local post office.
