United States Postal Service (USPS) Edition PS Form 1093, August 2019 (PSN 7530-02-000-7165) 4 pages

PS Form 1093 — Application for Post Office Box Service

The USPS application you take to a Post Office to rent a PO Box for your household or your business.

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PS Form 1093 · Application for Post Office Box Service
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What is PS Form 1093?

PS Form 1093 is how you apply for a PO Box at a Post Office. You say whether the box is for personal or business use, give your name, address and contact details, choose one of five box sizes, and list two current IDs: one with a photo and one that proves your physical address. On the back you list everyone who will receive mail at the box and, for a business, the people allowed to pick it up.

The first two pages explain box sizes, fees, renewal payments, keys, refunds and the terms of service. The application itself is pages 3 and 4. An optional section sets up automatic renewal payments by credit card at the Post Office, which is required for the 3-month payment option. USPS also takes PO Box applications online at usps.com/poboxes, except for Business Mail Pickup (Caller) Service and no-fee boxes.

FileIt fills the answers onto USPS's own PDF (August 2019), including the check marks for box size and ID types and the names on the back, and checks that item 3 fits its line. You can sign with FileIt's eSignature or by hand. Then take the whole form and your two IDs to the Post Office; FileIt doesn't submit it.

Who fills it
Anyone renting a PO Box, for personal or business use.
Hand in
At the Post Office where you want the box, with two current IDs. Or apply online at usps.com/poboxes.
IDs
One photo ID and one non-photo ID that proves your physical address.
Pages
4: two pages of information, then the application on pages 3 and 4.
Edition
PS Form 1093, August 2019
Agency
United States Postal Service (USPS)

Who needs to fill out PS Form 1093?

  • Households that want a secure mailing address or have no street delivery.
  • Small businesses and organizations that want a separate address for their mail.
  • People who travel or move often and want one steady address.
  • Parents and guardians adding minors who will receive mail at the box.

When to use PS Form 1093

  • When you rent a new PO Box at a Post Office counter.
  • When you open a box for a business and need to list who may pick up its mail.
  • When your details change, because the form on file must stay current.

What you need before you start

  • Your name and physical address, phone number and email.
  • The business or organization name and your title, for a business box.
  • A current photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport or employee ID, and its number.
  • A current non-photo ID that proves your address, such as a lease, mortgage, voter or vehicle registration, or insurance policy, and its number.
  • The names of everyone who will receive mail at the box, and anyone authorized to pick up business mail.

What’s on PS Form 1093

The 2019 edition has 4 pages. FileIt asks for it in 6 parts, and it is signed by Applicant:

  1. Items 1-6: YouApplicant
  2. Item 7: Box sizeApplicant
  3. Item 8: Your two IDsApplicant
  4. Item 11: Who will receive mail at this boxApplicant
  5. Item 12: Who may pick up mail (business or organization)Applicant
  6. Optional: automatic renewal paymentApplicant

How to fill out PS Form 1093, step by step

1 Items 1-6: You

Personal or business use, the business name if any, your name (last name first) and title for a business, your address, phone and email.

2 Item 7: Box size

Pick Size 1 to 5. Size 1 holds 10-15 letters; Size 2 suits more than 15 pieces a week; Sizes 3-5 suit magazines and catalogs.

3 Item 8: Two IDs

Pick one photo ID and one non-photo ID from the form's lists and give each number. You show both at the Post Office.

4 Items 11 and 12: Names on the back

Everyone who will receive mail at the box, and for a business, the people allowed to pick it up. One name per line.

5 Automatic renewal (optional)

Initial the agreement and give a billing address if it differs from yours. The card itself is set up at the Post Office.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Bringing a Social Security card, credit card or birth certificate as ID: the form says they aren't accepted.
  • Using a non-photo ID that doesn't show your current physical address.
  • Forgetting to list everyone who will receive mail at the box.
  • Filling in the shaded boxes, which are for the Post Office.
  • Choosing the 3-month payment option without setting up automatic renewal.

After you fill it out

Take the whole form and both IDs to the Post Office. Once your details are checked and the fee is paid, you get your box number and keys or combination.

Pay renewals on time: after 10 days of nonpayment USPS closes the box and treats the mail as undeliverable.

Keep your information current with the Post Office. FileIt keeps a copy of your application in your vault.

Fill out PS Form 1093 online with FileIt

  1. Pick the person. Choose someone from People and FileIt fills in their name, date of birth, address and other details it already knows.
  2. Answer plain-language questions. One part of the form at a time, with the official help text beside each question — 51 fields in all. Your answers save as you go.
  3. Check the live preview. Watch your answers land on the real United States Postal Service (USPS) form, and let FileIt do any worksheet arithmetic.
  4. Generate the official PDF. FileIt prints your answers into the agency’s own PDF and files it in that person’s folder in your vault. Sign it, or send it for e-signature.

FileIt fills the form — it never files or submits anything for you. Deliver the finished form to whoever asked for it, the way the form’s instructions say.

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PS Form 1093: frequently asked questions

What ID do I need for a PO Box?

Two current IDs: one with a photo (for example a driver's license, state ID, passport or employee ID) and one that proves your physical address (a lease, mortgage, deed of trust, voter or vehicle registration, or home or vehicle insurance policy).

Can I apply for a PO Box online instead?

Yes, at usps.com/poboxes, paying by card. Online registration isn't available for Business Mail Pickup (Caller) Service or no-fee boxes.

Which box size should I choose?

The form says Size 1 fits 10-15 letter-size envelopes or two rolled magazines. Start with Size 2 if you get more than 15 pieces a week, and consider Size 3, 4 or 5 for magazines and catalogs.

Can my children get mail at my PO Box?

Yes. A parent or guardian can list a minor's name in item 11, and no ID is required for the minor.

How do refunds work if I close the box?

Page 2 lists them: no refund on 3-month payments; on 6-month payments half the fee within the first 3 months; on 12-month payments three-quarters, half or a quarter within the first 3, 6 or 9 months.

Does FileIt rent the box for me?

No. FileIt fills the application so it is ready to hand in. The Post Office checks your IDs, takes the fee and assigns the box.

Official sources

FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by United States Postal Service (USPS) or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-19.

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