Virtual Mailbox and Mail Forwarding Service

Full-time travelers and RVers, expats, digital nomads, online sellers and small businesses that want a business address without an office.

Monthly subscription tiers based on mail volume, plus fees for scanning, forwarding, shredding and package handling.

• Organized and consistent with daily mail handling
• Comfortable with online tools and customer support
• Clear written communication

• USPS rules for commercial mail receiving agencies, including ID verification and the customer authorization form (Form 1583), which usually needs to be completed before you accept a customer's mail, so confirm current requirements with USPS
• Privacy and security, since you will open and scan mail only with customer permission, so set clear written terms
• Local business license, zoning and any state tax rules that may apply to your fees, which vary by state and city
• General liability insurance, and ask about cover for lost or damaged mail and for handling personal data
• A steady flow of customers is needed to cover rent and software costs, and larger national providers compete on price

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your premises, scanning equipment and software. Monthly revenue is also an estimate, typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many customers you sign up.

Check USPS rules for commercial mail receiving agencies, including ID verification and Form 1583 authorization, which usually must be completed before you accept a customer's mail. Also check local business license, zoning, state tax rules on your fees, and insurance.

Plan for at least about 15 hours a week, since someone needs to be on site regularly to handle mail. Useful skills include consistent daily mail handling, comfort with online tools and customer support, and clear written communication.