{"id":688,"date":"2018-04-01T03:31:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T03:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/"},"modified":"2023-04-26T05:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:23:28","slug":"how-to-rent-po-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Rent a PO Box","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a PO BOX is an effective way to handle your mail easily. This is especially for always-on-the-go persons, home-based businesses, ex-pats, and people that live in remote locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PO box will provide you with easy access to your emails. You&#8217;re assured that your mails are in a safe destination, you can pick them up whenever you&#8217;re free, and you have a stable address no matter how much you move or travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a PO Box is pretty easy. You can go to the nearest post office and sign up or do it online. But before you grab a PO box, here are some things to need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fifteenbanner\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><style>form {display: flex;justify-content: center;}.fifteenbanner {position:relative;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:360px;height:270px;border-radius:10px;border-width:0;-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;-moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-dollars-360x270-1.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;}.fifteenbanner{cursor:pointer}<\/style><form id=\"fifteenbanner\" action=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/locations.html\" method=\"get\"><button class=\"fifteenbanner\" type=\"submit\"><\/button><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" value=\"blog\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" value=\"banner\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" value=\"10-dollars\"\/><\/form><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f79bf51247\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f79bf51247\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#Advantages_of_a_PO_Box\" title=\"Advantages of a PO Box:\">Advantages of a PO Box:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#1-_Choose_PO_Box_Location\" title=\"1- Choose PO Box Location\">1- Choose PO Box Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#2-_Select_PO_Box_Size\" title=\"2- Select PO Box Size\">2- Select PO Box Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#3-How_Much_Does_a_USPS_PO_Box_Cost\" title=\"3-How Much Does a USPS PO Box Cost?\">3-How Much Does a USPS PO Box Cost?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#Geographical_Location\" title=\"Geographical Location\">Geographical Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#Length_of_Rental_Time\" title=\"Length of Rental Time\">Length of Rental Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#Payment_Period\" title=\"Payment Period:\">Payment Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#The_PO_Box_Cost\" title=\"The PO Box Cost:\">The PO Box Cost:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#4-How_Can_You_Pay_for_a_PO_BOX\" title=\"4-How Can You Pay for a PO BOX?\">4-How Can You Pay for a PO BOX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#5-How_to_Get_a_PO_Box\" title=\"5-How to Get a PO Box?\">5-How to Get a PO Box?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#How_to_Get_a_PO_Box_Online\" title=\"How to Get a P.O Box Online\">How to Get a P.O Box Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#How_to_Get_a_PO_Box_In-Person\" title=\"How to Get a PO Box In-Person?\">How to Get a PO Box In-Person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#6-_Apply_for_a_Change_of_Address\" title=\"6- Apply for a Change of Address:\">6- Apply for a Change of Address:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#7-How_to_Cancel_your_PO_Box\" title=\"7-How to Cancel your PO Box?\">7-How to Cancel your PO Box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#8-How_to_Request_a_PO_Box_refund\" title=\"8-How to Request a PO Box refund?\u00a0\">8-How to Request a PO Box refund?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#For_an_inactive_PO_Box\" title=\"For an inactive PO Box\">For an inactive PO Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#For_an_active_PO_Box\" title=\"For an active PO Box\">For an active PO Box<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#9-Types_of_PO_Box_Services\" title=\"9-Types of PO Box Services\">9-Types of PO Box Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html\/#10-What_is_a_better_alternative_to_a_PO_Box\" title=\"10-What is a better alternative to a PO Box?\">10-What is a better alternative to a PO Box?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_a_PO_Box\"><\/span><b>Advantages of a PO Box:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail Security. Your mail will be safely secured inside the Post Office and not placed unguarded in your mailbox, exposing you to mail and identity theft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent address. You\u2019ll have a stable mailing address and will no longer need to change your address whenever you move or worry about your packages when away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects your privacy. Keep your home address protected and guard any critical documents against falling into the wrong hands by having it sent to your PO box instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Package Convenience. If your PO Box isn\u2019t big enough to accommodate your package, it will be safely secured at the Post Office or sent to parcel lockers waiting for your pickup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster delivery. Since USPS delivers directly to the Post Office first, you\u2019ll get your mail faster than usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check this article about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blogs\/newsblog\/2017\/10\/11\/how-to-set-up-a-nonprofit-office-space\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Run Your Nonprofit from Home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some easy steps for renting a PO box, then you\u2019ll <em>love<\/em>\u00a0this <em><strong>infographic<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 620px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"how to rent po box\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-to-rent-po-box1.jpg\" alt=\"Awesome guide to rent po box\" width=\"620\" height=\"1344\" data-constrained=\"true\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Choose_PO_Box_Location\"><\/span>1- Choose PO Box Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing to consider when looking into renting a P.O box is the geographical location. USPS has around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/go\/POLocatorAction!input.action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49 Post Offices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationwide to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"poboxsize\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose the closest Post Office to your home or office. And if you have a home-based business and need a mailbox for business purposes, you can choose one in a major city to boost your professional image like in New York or California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your P.O Box should be somewhere you can regularly (preferably weekly) drive down to and pick up your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Select_PO_Box_Size\"><\/span><strong>2- Select PO Box Size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS gives you different choices for PO box sizes; your choice depends on the amount and type of mail you receive per month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img style=\"width: 689px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/usps-po-box-sizes.png\" alt=\"usps po box sizes\" width=\"689\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1;\">\n<li><strong>Size 1 &#8211; XS:<\/strong> 3\u201d x 5.5\u201d (holds up to 10 \u2013 15 letters)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 2 &#8211; S:<\/strong> 5\u201d x 5.5\u201d (holds up to 10 \u2013 15 bulky letters or 5 rolled magazines)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 3 &#8211; M:<\/strong>5\u201d x 11\u201d (holds larger envelopes, magazines)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 4 &#8211; L:<\/strong> 11\u201d x 11\u201d (holds 2 shoe boxes and 10 \u2013 15 letters)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 5 &#8211; XL:<\/strong> 12\u201d x 22.5\u201d (Spacious enough for flat rate boxes and packages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using it for personal mail and receive around 6 letters per month, a small P.O box is right for you. However, if you\u2019re running a small business or are a frequent online shopper, you might want to look into renting a medium or large one to accommodate your monthly packages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"poboxcost\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to keep in mind when picking a size is how frequently will you stop by to pick up your mail. USPS hate when you let your mail accumulate in your PO box, leading it to overflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to let your mail pile up or won\u2019t check on it weekly, you might as well get a bigger box. USPS will send you notifications to upgrade your box if this constantly happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-How_Much_Does_a_USPS_PO_Box_Cost\"><\/span>3-How Much Does a USPS PO Box Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of a USPS PO box depends on location, size of the box, and how long you&#8217;re renting it; whether it&#8217;s monthly, 3 months, 6 months, or per year. So let&#8217;s look at each of these factors in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Location\"><\/span><b>Geographical Location<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prices of PO boxes vary from location to location. This is because post offices divide locations into competitive and market-dominant locations. This means the price of a PO box in large cities like New York will probably be higher than that of a PO box in a remote area. Also, prices aren&#8217;t static in places where USPS controls the postal service without competition. They can change anytime. While in locations where private companies are offering the same service, prices are usually held down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Length_of_Rental_Time\"><\/span><b>Length of Rental Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PO boxes are available for three, six, or twelve months. Shorter rental periods are usually more expensive to renew than longer rental periods. If you think you&#8217;ll use your PO box for a year, it&#8217;s cheaper to go for the yearly rental than the three- or six-month rental. Also, you can opt for automatic renewal by adding your credit card details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_Period\"><\/span><b>Payment Period:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is interrelated to the length of rental time. As said earlier, when you&#8217;re choosing a PO box, you can go for a three, six, or twelve months rental.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a cost-effective way, consider going for extended period rentals. For example, If a PO box of 3 months rentals costs $60, that&#8217;s $20 per month. However, you can find a PO box for a 6-month rental at $110, thereby saving $10. Therefore, if you use your PO box for a long period, consider going for an extended period rental.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Additional Fees<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS charges some additional fees when renting out a PO box. You&#8217;ll be required to pay a deposit of $3 for the first two keys of your box and $6 for duplicate keys. There&#8217;s also a post office lock replacement and late payment fees, which costs $20.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div id=\"fifteenbanner\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><style>form {display: flex;justify-content: center;}.fifteenbanner {position:relative;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:360px;height:270px;border-radius:10px;border-width:0;-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;-moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-dollars-360x270-1.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;}.fifteenbanner{cursor:pointer}<\/style><form id=\"fifteenbanner\" action=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/locations.html\" method=\"get\"><button class=\"fifteenbanner\" type=\"submit\"><\/button><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" value=\"blog\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" value=\"banner\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" value=\"10-dollars\"\/><\/form><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_PO_Box_Cost\"><\/span><b>The PO Box Cost:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Po boxes aren&#8217;t usually expensive. However, competitive locations usually charge higher than dominant locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are the updated prices of PO boxes in the 49 USPS Post offices:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"size_fees\" style=\"height: 77px; width: 75%; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Size<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Fees \/ 6 Mos<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 1 (XS)<\/td>\n<td>$58.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 2 (S)<\/td>\n<td>$88.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 3 (M)<\/td>\n<td>$106.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 4 (L)<\/td>\n<td>$319.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 5 (XL)<\/td>\n<td>$513.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"registeronline\" style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Note: In the case of cancellation, if you canceled within the first 3 months of the service, you get refunded the last 3 months. However, if you cancel after the first 3 months, you don\u2019t get the remaining amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2010\/pb22301\/html\/info_008.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitive Post Office Box Prices and Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about P.O box price rates and policies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-How_Can_You_Pay_for_a_PO_BOX\"><\/span><b>4-How Can You Pay for a PO BOX?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve 4 different options for making PO box payments. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Online using a credit card or debit card<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>At a Self Service Kiosk. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/find-location.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out the one nearest to you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay by sending a check or mail order payable to the USPS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay in person at the post office where your PO box is located using cash, transfer, debit, or credit card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-How_to_Get_a_PO_Box\"><\/span><strong>5-How to Get a PO Box?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_PO_Box_Online\"><\/span><strong>How to Get a P.O Box Online<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve settled on a PO Box size and location, the rest is easy! You can sign up for this service online through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/manage\/po-boxes.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for a Post Office nearby using your zip code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one of the available PO Box sizes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a payment plan (3 months, 6 months, 12 months).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Click reserve now. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you\u2019re finished, you can head to your chosen Post Office and pick up the PO Box keys.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_a_PO_Box_In-Person\"><\/span><b>How to Get a PO Box In-Person?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a certain Post Office in mind, you can just walk-in during their working hours and rent a PO Box. You\u2019ll fill in a rental form 1583 and present two forms of ID (one must be a photo ID, and one must contain your residential address). You\u2019ll be required to present forms of ID when applying online as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"changeofaddress\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before going to the Post Office, check online to make sure the box size you want is available at this Post Office. Once you\u2019re done at the Post Office, you\u2019ll get two keys for your PO box, and no security deposit is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Acceptable Types of ID when Renting a PO Box<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be required to provide two IDs &#8211; one of which should be a photo ID while the other will be evidence of your residential address.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Valid Photo IDs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common IDs used are passports and driver&#8217;s licenses. If you don&#8217;t have these, you can use a state non-driver&#8217;s identification card, which you can apply for in the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles. You can also use your certificate of naturalization or alien registration card. ID cards from recognized government agencies and universities are also acceptable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Valid non-photo IDs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These IDs serve as evidence of your residential address. You can use a current lease, deed trust, mortgage trust, or even your home insurance policy. Just make sure you add your valid photo ID to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Apply_for_a_Change_of_Address\"><\/span><strong>6- Apply for a Change of Address:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"cancelpobox\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your new PO box is active, you need to apply for a change of address, you can get the form from your Post Office or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/icoa\/home\/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1&amp;_flowId=icoa-main-flow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with USPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is to change your mailing address and start receiving mail at your PO box instead of your old address. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html\">changing your mailing address with USPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-How_to_Cancel_your_PO_Box\"><\/span>7-<b>How to Cancel your PO Box?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"poboxrefund\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, USPS made it really easy to cancel your PO Box online or at the Post Office with just a few steps, whether you want to cancel because you\u2019re moving away or no longer need one.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Log into your<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/manage\/po-boxes.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to \u201cManage your Account\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a cancelation request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0then drop off your PO Box keys at the Post Office.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-How_to_Request_a_PO_Box_refund\"><\/span><b>8-How to Request a PO Box refund?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_an_inactive_PO_Box\"><\/span><b>For an inactive PO Box<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your PO Box is inactive (meaning you\u2019ve never received your PO Box keys) then you can cancel your PO Box online by submitting a request within the first 30 days of your subscription plan. Also, if it\u2019s been inactive for 30 days and then you submit the request, you\u2019ll still get a refund.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_an_active_PO_Box\"><\/span><b>For an active PO Box<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been actively using your PO Box and want to cancel it, the refund policy varies according to your payment plan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<strong>3-month payment plan<\/strong>: you\u2019re not eligible for a refund<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<strong>6-month payment plan<\/strong> (also the most popular one!):\u00a0 then you can get a 50% refund if you cancel your plan within the first 3 months. If you cancel your PO Box after that, you don\u2019t get a refund so be sure to test out this service in the beginning in case you change your mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"poboxalternative\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>12-month payment plan: <\/strong>the refund policy is even more flexible. You get a 75% refund if you cancel within the first 3 months, a 50% refund if you cancel within the first 6 months, and a 25% refund if you cancel within the first 9 months. However, if you cancel your PO Box after that, you\u2019re not eligible for a refund<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Types_of_PO_Box_Services\"><\/span><b>9-Types of PO Box Services<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of PO box services, the standard, and the premium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard PO box services are the traditional PO box service that everyone knows. Premium PO box services are offered free by USPS at some locations, mostly in competitive areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium PO box services include taking care of extra-large packages, receiving smartphone alerts when you get new mails, and offering extended lobby hours. These premium services are worth asking about!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-What_is_a_better_alternative_to_a_PO_Box\"><\/span><b>10-What is a better alternative to a PO Box?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better alternative to a PO Box would be using a virtual PO Box, which offers all of the same perks as a physical PO Box &#8211; but with better and easier mail handling. With a physical PO box, you always need to be on top of your mail so your mailbox doesn\u2019t overflow and you can only see your mail at the Post Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/virtual-po-box-with-street-address.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual PO box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll receive instant notifications online with all new mail &amp; packages and can see and handle each mail item by logging into your online account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMRAs (commercial mail receiving agents) offer multiple PO box addresses to choose from, where you can quickly register your PO box and have 24\/7 access and control over it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of driving to the Post Office to handle your mail, you can have it forwarded to you in addition to sending other handling requests like mail scanning, shredding &amp; recycling, and physically or digitally archiving any mail item! Once your request is sent in, mail operators can take care of it. You\u2019ll never have to deal with paper mail again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/difference-between-physical-po-box-and-virtual-po-box.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Difference Between a Physical PO Box and Virtual PO Box<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*Image Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/manage\/po-boxes.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">USPS PO Box Registration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/img\/how-much-is-a-po-box.jpg\" alt=\"po box USPS Post office cost\" width=\"750\" style=\"width: 750px;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Renting a PO box can be the most convenient mail solution for many looking into easier mail handling. It is specifically ideal for travelers, expats, home-based businesses, or remote area residents.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You\u2019re able to pick up your mail at a safe destination and you\u2019re provided with a stable address no matter how much you move or travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It can save you a lot of trouble and money but before you go rushing to the Post Office to get yours, there are a few things you should know.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The different sizes available for PO boxes,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The best location for you, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">How much would it cost and the fact that you can get it all done online.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re looking for some easy steps for renting po box, then you\u2019ll&nbsp;<\/span><em>love<\/em><span><span>&nbsp;<\/span>this <em><strong>infographic<\/strong><\/em>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/420523\/img\/how-to-rent-po-box1.jpg\" alt=\"Awesome guide to rent po box\" title=\"how to rent po box\" caption=\"false\" data-constrained=\"true\" style=\"width: 620px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"620\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Let&#8217;s Dive Right into how to get po box:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html#polocation\" rel=\" noopener\"><strong>Choose PO box location<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <a href=\"#posize\"><strong>Choose PO box sizes<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"#poboxcost\"><strong>How much does a PO box Cost <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"#registeronline\"><strong>How to register for a Post Office Box Online<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"#changeaddress\"><strong>How to apply for a change of address<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html#poboxadvantage\" rel=\" noopener\"><strong>Advantages of a PO box<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"#difference\"><strong>What is the difference between Physical PO box vs Virtual PO box<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\"polocation\" face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"#digitalpobox\">How to sign up for a Digital PO Box<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">1- Choose PO Box Location:<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to consider when looking into renting a P.O box is geographical location. USPS has around <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/go\/POLocatorAction!input.action\">49 Post Offices<\/a> nationwide to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose the closest Post Office to your home or office. And if you have a home-based business and need a mailbox for business purposes, you can choose one in a major city to boost your professional image like <strong>New York<\/strong> or <strong>California<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"posize\">Your P.O Box should be somewhere you can regularly (preferably weekly) drive down to and pick up your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2- Select PO Box Size: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>USPS gives you different choices for PO box sizes; your choice depends on the amount and type of mail you receive per month.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/usps%20po%20box%20sizes.png\" alt=\"usps po box sizes\" width=\"689\" style=\"width: 689px;\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1;\">\n<li><strong>Size 1 &#8211; XS:<\/strong> 3\u201d x 5.5\u201d (holds up to 10 \u2013 15 letters)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 2 &#8211; S:<\/strong> 5\u201d x 5.5\u201d (holds up to 10 \u2013 15 bulky letters or 5 rolled magazines)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 3 &#8211; M:<\/strong>5\u201d x 11\u201d (holds larger envelopes, magazines)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 4 &#8211; L:<\/strong> 11\u201d x 11\u201d (holds 2 shoe boxes and 10 \u2013 15 letters)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size 5 &#8211; XL:<\/strong> 12\u201d x 22.5\u201d (Spacious enough for flat rate boxes and packages)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re using it for personal mail and receive around 6 letters per month, a small P.O box is for you. However, if you\u2019re running a small business or are a frequent online shopper you might want to look into renting a medium or large one to accommodate your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing to keep in mind when picking size is how frequently will you stop by to pick up your mail. USPS hates it when you let your mail accumulate in your PO box, allowing it to overflow.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"poboxcost\">If you\u2019re going to let your mail pile up or won\u2019t check on it weekly, you might as well get a bigger box. <strong>USPS<\/strong> will send you notifications to upgrade your box if this constantly happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">How Much Does a PO Box Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>USPS PO box rent cost varies depending on size and how long you\u2019re renting it. The rental period can be 3 months, 6 months or a year, according to what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the updated prices for PO boxes in the <strong>49 Post Offices<\/strong> per a semi-annual (6 months) period.<\/p>\n<table class=\"size_fees\" style=\"height: 77px; width: 75%; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Size<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Fees \/ 6 Mos<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 1 (XS)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>$58.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 2 (S)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>$88.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 3 (M)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>$106.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 4 (L)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>$319.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PO Box Size 5 (XL)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>$513.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\" id=\"registeronline\">Note: In the case of cancellation, if you canceled within the first 3 months of the service, you get refunded the last 3 months. However, if you cancel after the first 3 months, you don\u2019t get the remaining amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2010\/pb22301\/html\/info_008.htm\">Competitive Post Office Box Prices and Services<\/a> to learn more about PO box price rates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3- Register for P.O Box Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re settled on your PO box\u2019s size and location, it\u2019s time to register your P.O box. You can either head to your selected US Post Office or&nbsp;get your PO Box online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/manage\/po-boxes.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, you\u2019ll need 2 forms of ID (one must be a <strong>photo ID<\/strong>, the <strong>latter must state your address<\/strong>) and <strong>fill out a rental form 1583.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"changeaddress\">Before going to the Post Office, go online and make sure the size you want is available at this Post Office. Once you\u2019re done, you get two keys for your PO box, no security deposit needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4- Apply for a Change of Address:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once your new PO box is active, you need to apply for a change of address, you can get the form from your Post Office or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/icoa\/home\/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1&amp;_flowId=icoa-main-flow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">apply online<\/a>&nbsp;with USPS.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"poboxadvantage\">This is to change your mailing address and start receiving mail at your PO box instead of your old address.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of a PO Box:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mail Security. <\/strong>Your mail will be safely secured inside the Post Office and not lay unguarded in your mailbox exposing you to mail and identity theft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent address. <\/strong>You\u2019ll have a stable mailing address and will no longer need to change your address whenever you move or worry about your mail when away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protects your privacy. <\/strong>Keep your home address protected and any critical documents by having your mail sent to your PO box instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Package Convenience. <\/strong>If your ox isn\u2019t big enough to accommodate your package, it will be safely secured at the Post Office or sent to parcel lockers waiting for your pickup.<\/li>\n<li><span id=\"difference\"><strong>Faster delivery. <\/strong>Since USPS delivers directly to the Post Office first, you\u2019ll get your mail faster than usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Check this article about&nbsp;<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildapricot.com\/blogs\/newsblog\/2017\/10\/11\/how-to-set-up-a-nonprofit-office-space\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What You Need to Run Your Nonprofit from Home<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height: 1.15em;\"><strong>What is the difference between a physical PO Box and a virtual PO Box?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The significant difference between both is mail management. With a physical PO box, you always need to be on top of your mail so your mailbox doesn\u2019t overflow and you can only see your mail when at the Post Office.<\/p>\n<p>But with a <a href=\"\/services\/virtual-po-box-with-street-address.html\" rel=\" noopener\">virtual po box&nbsp;address<\/a>, you receive all mail instantly online by logging into your account.<\/p>\n<p>Providers like PostScan Mail offer over 60 PO box addresses to choose from, where you can register your PO box and have 24\/7 access and control of it.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"digitalpobox\">You can even send in mail handling requests like mail scanning, forwarding, archiving, shredding or recycling. Once your request is in, operators can take care of it. You\u2019ll never have to deal with paper mail again.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"\/blog\/difference-between-physical-po-box-and-virtual-po-box.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Difference Between Physical PO Box and Virtual PO Box<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"line-height: 1.15em;\"><strong>How to sign up for a Digital PO Box?&nbsp; <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Go now to PostScan Mail to find out more about plans and pricing and sign up for your <strong>30-day free physical storage!<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to try out your virtual mailbox with all its features for free without being tied down with any fees or contract.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know everything there is about physical and virtual PO boxes, take your pick and <a href=\"\/pricing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sign up<\/a> for yours. 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