How a Traveling Mailbox Works

A Traveling Mailbox is ideal for individuals, travelers, RVers, expats, businesses and others who need a reliable and secure way to view their postal mail online. Do you waste time running to the post office or find yourself unable to receive mail or packages through UPS or FedEx? Tired of managing paper mail, and wasting valuable time and money keeping their mail sorted. Now with a traveling mailbox, you can manage your mail from anywhere in the world without ever stepping foot inside a post office!

A Traveling Mailbox is affordable, simple, and flexible. Let us help you make yourself more productive and efficient with an online mailbox. With our easy to use client interface, you can now  receive your mail at home online, the coffee shop, a hotel across the country, or your vacation home anywhere in the world!

Traveling Mailbox Setup Steps

Subscribe to a Traveling Mailbox

The first step begins by Subscribing. Upon subscribing, your new address will be issued to you and you can login to your new Traveling Mailbox via our secure website.

Step 1

USPS Form 1583

To verify your identity and to establish a private mailbox, the USPS requires completion of the USPS Form 1583. This step is done after you initially login to your account for the first time.

Step 2

Send your Postal Mail to us!

Update your address with senders of your mail or issue a change of address online at USPS.com

Step 3

You tell us what to do!

As your mail arrives, we will scan the outside of your envelopes and then you tell us what to do! Open and scan the contents, Forward the item to you, or Shred!

Step 4

Service Features

View a complete list of features of a Traveling Mailbox

Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent (USPS Form 1583)

Traveling Mailbox is a Certified Commercial Mail Receiving Agency with the United States Postal Service. This allows us to setup private mailboxes and accept mail from the Postal Service for others.  All subscribers of Traveling Mailbox must complete the USPS Form 1583. We cannot process your mail until we have received this completed form. This form must be electronically signed with a Traveling Mailbox team member via a video chat or notarized. Two forms of ID are required to verify your identity as well. Note: Customers will complete the USPS Form 1583 in their online account after subscribing. Have Questions about the USPS Form 1583? Learn More Here.

Virtual Mailbox USPS Form 1583
I’ve been using my Traveling Mailbox account since 2009, and it has been a game-changer for my lifestyle. Whether working overseas in the Middle East and China or spending two years on a sailboat traveling through various countries, Traveling Mailbox has consistently delivered outstanding service. Their reliability and seamless operations have made managing my mail effortless, even in remote or challenging locations. Over the years, I’ve had zero issues, and their remarkable service has exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended!
For 7 years we lived outside the US. Traveling Mailbox served as our US home base and we could keep our US credit card, bank account, and other US-based services active without having to rely on international mail (slow and unreliable). TM does a great job of scanning and delivering physical mail quickly and their online system is easy to use. When my mom died, I was even able to forward her mail to my existing TM mailbox while I settled her estate. Customer service is responsive and helpful, too. I recommend TM for anyone who needs monitored mail services while on the road or living outside the US.
I had great experiences with Traveling Mailbox while living abroad in the Dominican Republic. This was a very convenient option for us to receive mail in the US, receive a scanned copy of it, and then forward what we needed to our international address. I had very good experiences with their customer service as well. I highly recommend this service for anyone who plans to be traveling abroad and wants an option to handle your US mail.
Traveling Mailbox has been a game-changer for managing my mail while on the go! The convenience of having all my postal mail scanned and accessible online has been invaluable. The interface is user-friendly, and the ability to request scans, forwards, or shredding is seamless. I highly recommend Traveling Mailbox to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient way to manage their postal mail remotely. Five stars all the way!
I have been a happy customer of TravelingMailbox.com since 2016, and I can confidently say their service is outstanding. Despite a few negative reviews out there, my experience has been nothing short of excellent. Their customer service is very reachable and helpful, addressing any questions or issues promptly. In fact, you can even connect with the owner, Travis, quite easily—a level of accessibility that’s rare and greatly appreciated. This service was absolutely priceless during my busy traveling days. It gave me peace of mind knowing my mail was being handled efficiently while I was constantly on the move. Although I currently don’t need the service, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to subscribe again if I start traveling in the future. Canceling the service was seamless, and they even refunded my payment without me having to ask—a level of customer care that speaks volumes about their professionalism. I strongly recommend TravelingMailbox.com to anyone in need of reliable mail scanning and forwarding services. It’s a top-notch company that truly puts its customers first!