Answer

A parent or guardian may receive a minor’s mail by listing the minor’s name in the extra-recipient section of Form 1583. USPS says the minor does not need ID for this exception.

General information

USPS needs a current Form 1583 for each person or business covered by its rules.

The name and home or business address on the form must match the ID records.

The form and ID pictures must be complete, current, clear, and unchanged.

Service steps to consider

Entering names and addresses exactly as they appear on your records.

Possible resource or approach: one accepted photo ID and one accepted address ID for each person who needs them.

Fix a mismatch before asking the company to handle mail.

How SnapMailbox can help

As part of virtual mailbox identity verification, SnapMailbox handles this step through a secure, USPS-compliant process. Form 1583 exists so USPS can confirm exactly who is authorized to receive mail at a given address, and SnapMailbox's account flow is built to make that requirement as clear as possible, from listing accepted identification to flagging exactly what's needed for situations like this one. Documents are reviewed promptly, and if anything doesn't line up, such as a mismatched name or an unusual ID type, support can explain what's needed to move forward. Because this step is required before any mail can be processed, getting it right the first time is the fastest way to start using your address without delay.

Important limits

SnapMailbox cannot approve a form with missing or mismatched details. It also cannot change the USPS form. SnapMailbox can explain its service and published procedures but cannot advise how a legal, tax, banking, licensing, or filing rule applies to a specific situation.