Software network of partner mail centers (shipping stores and workspaces)
iPostal1: plans, every published fee, and Form 1583
iPostal1 sells plans by monthly mail-item allowance across a network of 4,250+ addresses at shipping stores and office buildings. Base plans are cheap, but every content scan or shred is a paid order, so the real bill depends on how much mail you open.
Plans and what's included
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Mail items / month | Scans included | Names / users | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mailing Address · 30 items | $9.99 | $8.25 | 30 | Paid per order | Up to 6 names, no company name | Yearly $99 |
| Mailing Address · 60 items | $14.99 | $12.42 | 60 | Paid per order | Up to 6 names | Yearly $149 |
| Mailing Address · 120 items | $24.99 | $20.75 | 120 | Paid per order | Up to 6 names | Yearly $249 |
| Mailing Address · 240 items | $39.99 | $33.25 | 240 | Paid per order | Up to 6 names | Yearly $399 |
| Business Address · 30 items | $14.99 | $12.42 | 30 | Paid per order | Business name allowed | Yearly $149 [source] |
| Business Address · 60 items | $19.99 | $16.58 | 60 | Paid per order | Business name allowed | Yearly $199 [source] |
| Business Address · 120 items | $29.99 | $24.92 | 120 | Paid per order | Business name allowed | Yearly $299 [source] |
| Business Address · 240 items | $44.99 | $37.42 | 240 | Paid per order | Business name allowed | Yearly $449 [source] |
Source: ipostal1.com, checked Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude sales tax and postage. "—" means the provider doesn't state it.
Fee schedule
Every fee iPostal1 publishes for things beyond the plan, quoted from its own pages.
| Action | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mail items above plan maximum | $0.35 per item | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Content scan or shred (1 envelope = 1 order) | $2.25 for up to 10 pages, then $0.25 per page | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Prepaid scan/shred bundles | $10 for 5, $18 for 10, $30 for 20 orders (non-refundable, no expiry) | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Discard (recycle) mail | Included | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Forwarding | Real-time carrier price; letters consolidated free; $1.95 per package or letter-pack consolidated | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Check deposit by mail (most locations) | $4.95 for up to 5 checks + check scan cost + trackable shipping | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Photos of package contents / invoice | $3.95 contents, $2.95 invoice, $5.95 both | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Extended storage (letters, after free period) | $1.10 per item per month | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Local pickup | Some locations charge a nominal fee | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Online notary for Form 1583 | $25 | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
| Registered agent add-on (25 states + DC listed) | $99/year with any business plan | ipostal1.com checked Oct 21, 2026 |
Form 1583, address type, storage and business use
USPS Form 1583 / notarization
After signup you get a mailbox number. For US locations the form must be completed, notarized and filed with two forms of ID. Your mail center may let you sign in person for a small fee; otherwise iPostal1's online notary costs $25.
iPostal1 home page (How iPostal1 Works, step 3) checked Oct 21, 2026
Address type
iPostal1 says all locations are 'real street addresses, not a postal box', at 'professional shipping stores or shared workspaces in office buildings'.
Virtual Mailing Address FAQ checked Oct 21, 2026
Locations
4,250+ addresses in the US and abroad. Plan price depends on the location's tier: Standard, Select, Premium or Prestige.
iPostal1 home page checked Oct 21, 2026
Mail retention & storage
Free storage: 30 days for mail, letter packs and packages under 12×12×12 in; 10 days for mid-size packages; 5 days for packages at or over 24×17×12 in. Scans are kept in unlimited cloud storage.
Virtual Mailing Address plans checked Oct 21, 2026
Where mail is processed
Your mail is handled by the local mail center that owns the address, not by iPostal1 staff. Check deposit and international shipping are 'not available at all locations'.
Virtual Mailing Address plans checked Oct 21, 2026
LLC, IRS and bank use (provider's own words)
iPostal1 says business plans let you 'use it to register your business', and that because addresses are real street addresses you can 'register your business'. Personal (Virtual Mailing Address) plans do not allow a company name. It makes no bank-acceptance claim on the pages we read.
iPostal1 home page checked Oct 21, 2026
Business-use claims are what iPostal1 says about itself. States and banks set their own rules: read Virtual mailbox for an LLC or bank account and our Form 1583 guide.
What iPostal1 costs for three typical months
| Scenario | Cheapest plan | Est. per month | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light personal 10 items, 2 scanned (3 pp), 0 shipments, 0 checks |
Mailing Address 30 | $14.49 | plan: $9.99 2 open & scans × $2.25: $4.50 |
| Expat / traveler 25 items, 8 scanned (3 pp), 1 shipment, 1 check |
Mailing Address 30 | $37.44 + check scan cost (not published) |
plan: $9.99 8 open & scans × $2.25: $18.00 2 shreds × $2.25: $4.50 1 deposit batch × $4.95: $4.95 |
| Small business 45 items, 25 scanned (4 pp), 1 shipment, 4 checks |
Mailing Address 60 | $87.44 + check scan cost (not published) |
plan: $14.99 25 open & scans × $2.25: $56.25 5 shreds × $2.25: $11.25 1 deposit batch × $4.95: $4.95 |
Monthly billing, before postage and tax. Personal plan at a Standard location. Business plans cost $5 more per month. Prepaid bundles cut scan/shred orders to as little as $1.50. Postage extra. Change the numbers in the cost calculator.
What users report
Individual posts, linked so you can read them in full. Not verified by us, and not a rating.
Which virtual mailbox: Traveling Mailbox, iPostal1… (r/expats)
Expats comparing the big three; quality depends on the local store.
Americans, which virtual mailbox companies are best? (r/expats)
Mixed reports: one user says iPostal1 works well; others describe scans not reaching the store and support problems.
Stay away from iPostal1 (r/llc)
A negative LLC-owner report. One person's experience, not a controlled test.
iPostal1 and Anytime forwarding fees (r/digitalnomad)
A user couldn't get an all-in forwarding estimate from support before signing up.
What we couldn't verify
- Exact surcharge for Select, Premium and Prestige locations (not printed on the plan pages we read).
- Check scan cost referenced in the check-deposit fee.
We only publish figures we read on iPostal1's own pages. If it's not listed above, check with iPostal1 before you sign up.
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