Florida Registered Agent
Florida CMRA
Florida Commercial Mail Receiving Agent
Hiring a Florida Commercial Mail Receiving Agent (like us) to manage your business’s mail offers several benefits, including enhanced privacy with a USPS-verified Florida business address and a secure online account for easy, flexible management.
In this article, we’ll discuss the following topics:
What is a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent?
A Commercial Mail Receiving Agent (CMRA) is a business or individual (authorized by the U.S. Postal Service) that accepts mail on behalf of its customers, specifically for redistribution or forwarding mail. CMRAs can also provide clients with a physical address you can list on any public-facing documents–from state forms to business cards, it’s entirely up to you.
Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Mail Receiving Agent
Let’s delve into the many benefits hiring a CMRA (like Florida Registered Agent LLC) can offer your Florida LLC or corporation:
- Privacy Protection. Choose us as your Florida CMRA and receive a USPS-verified Florida business address, along with a unique suite number that you can list on everything from state forms and annual reports to business cards and websites. Owning a business should never mean sacrificing your privacy.
- Convenience & Flexibility. Our expert team will accept, sort, and digitally scan your incoming mail, notifying you immediately when new items arrive. And, because everything is stored online, you can manage everything at your convenience–anytime, anywhere, 24/7.
- Enhanced Security. With our Florida CMRA services, you’ll never have to worry about essential business documents getting lost or sitting unattended in a home mailbox.
- Comprehensive Services. With our mail scanning and virtual office services, you’ll get 10, 25, or unlimited mail scans, a USPS-verified business address, a secure online account for easy management, junk mail shredding, and instant email notifications when new items are available. Plus, with Virtual Office, you’ll get options to rent conference rooms, a dedicated, private business phone number with a local area code, and a real month-to-month office lease. All starting at just $49 a year.
CMRA Filing Requirements
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) requires all CMRAs to follow specific regulations, including filing Form 1583 (Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent) for all mail scanning and virtual office clients. Form 1583 authorizes your CMRA to accept mail on your behalf, helps verify your identity, and protects you from mail fraud.
What information is required on Form 1583?
To complete USPS Form 1583, you’ll need to provide two forms of ID (one photo ID and one to verify your address) along with the following basic information:
- Your name
- Residential address
- Electronic signature
There is no filing fee for Form 1583.
What forms of ID are accepted by USPS?
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 of vehicle insurance policy
Note: Although driver’s/non-driver’s ID is listed as an option for photo ID and address ID, you only use it for one (either photo ID or address ID), not both.
What types of ID are not accepted?
The U.S Postal Service does not accept the following IDs.
- Social Security Card
- Credit Card
- Birth Certificate
- Concealed Carry Permit
Is Form 1583 a public record?
No. Although Form 1583 requires you to list your home address and phone number, this information is not made public. And, we will never sell your personal information to third parties. Protecting your privacy is our top priority.
How to Hire Us as your CMRA
1
Sign up for Mail Scanning or Virtual Office Service.
Whether you choose one of our Mail Scanning Packages or Virtual Office, you’ll get a USPS-verified Florida business address and unique suite number, same-day mail scans, junk mail shredding, and a secure online account. All start at $49 a year.
2
Complete USPS Form 1583.
Once you sign up, you can immediately access your secure online account and complete USPS Form 1583. If you have any questions, please contact our expert team via phone or email.
3
Enjoy the benefits of our CMRA service
After all USPS requirements are met, we’ll be authorized to accept your company’s mail. List your USPS-verified Florida business address on anything you want—from state forms to business cards. And, with your secure online account, you can easily manage everything from anywhere in the world.
CMRA Frequently Asked Questions
Does USPS Form 1583 need to be notarized?
USPS does require Form 1583 to be notarized. However, when you hire us, we’ll take care of notarizing the form. All you have to do is provide the appropriate IDs and an electronic signature. The best part? You can do everything from your secure online account. There’s no burden on you to print or file anything.
I am hiring a CMRA for my business. Do I need to use a personal ID?
Yes, an officer or member of your company must submit two forms of personal ID.
I own multiple businesses. Do I need to submit Form 1583 for every business?
Yes. If you own more than one business, you will need to submit Form 1583 for each business that utilizes our CMRA services.
Can my CMRA accept packages?
Some CMRAs offer package service. At Florida Registered Agent LLC, we do not accept packages. You will need to have packages sent to an alternate address.
$149
Plus State fees
$49
Per Year