Understanding the Required Photo ID and Address ID for Form 1583 Completion
Completing this form is just about mail (not residency), and USPS requires you to link yourself to a permanent address. If you do not have any of the following documents, see the end of this article for suggestions.
For SSN Holders (US Citizens and Residents)
What Counts as a Valid Photo ID?
Driver's License (if you use your license as your photo ID, you cannot use it as your address ID)
Passport (US or foreign)
Certificate of Naturalization
Uniformed Service ID
U.S. Access Card
Matricula Consular
U.S. Permanent Resident Card
NEXUS Card Alternatively, IDs issued by accredited institutions such as a U.S.
University ID Card are also acceptable. Ensure these IDs are valid, unexpired, and include a clear photograph.
Acceptable Address ID/documents are:
Driver’s License (if not already used as a photo ID)
Voter registration Card (the word “VOTER” must be indicated on the card)
Vehicle Registration Card
Vehicle Insurance Policy (must have the policy number and the current policy period)
Home Insurance Policy
Lease (the photo you provide of your lease must include the signature page, must not be expired, and must include the address listed exactly as entered on your 1583 form)
Mortgage
Deed of Trust
Attention: Social Security cards, bank statements, utility bills, credit cards, and birth certificates are unacceptable as forms of identification.
For Non-SSN Holders (Non-US/International Customers)
What Counts as a Valid Photo ID?
Driver's License (if you use your license as your photo ID, you cannot use it as your address ID)
Passport (US or foreign)
Certificate of Naturalization
Uniformed Service ID
U.S. Access Card
Matricula Consular
U.S. Permanent Resident Card
NEXUS Card Alternatively, IDs issued by accredited institutions such as a U.S.
University ID Card are also acceptable. Ensure these IDs are valid, unexpired, and include a clear photograph.
Acceptable Address ID/documents are:
Lease (the photo you provide of your lease must include the signature page, must not be expired, and must include the address listed exactly as entered on your 1583 form)
Mortgage
Deed of trust
Voter Registration Card (the word “VOTER” must be indicated on the card)
Vehicle Registration Card
Home Insurance Policy
Vehicle Insurance Policy (must have the policy number and the current policy period)
Attention: Foreign driver’s licenses, national ID cards, foreign university ID cards, etc., are unacceptable as forms of identification.
If you cannot provide the necessary documents, don't worry; we are here to help! We offer two options:
1. Use a lease generator to sign using the address of a family member or friend.
2. Use our service to get your FL driver's license, then go back to complete this step.
However, until your USPS Form 1583 is completed, we cannot accept any mail items on your behalf.