Although the digital age has changed how we communicate and do business, a permanent or physical mailing address is still needed for several reasons.
1. It’s a business requirement.
- You must provide a physical address when registering your business, even if your business is entirely online.
- Most states don’t accept P.O. Boxes for registering your business. You’ll need a real street address.
2. Banks will ask for it.
- Many banking transactions require a permanent or physical mailing address, and you’ll need a physical address when you open a bank account.
3. Credit card companies require it.
- When you apply for a credit card, you’ll need to provide a physical address. Whether you’re applying for personal use or your business, a permanent address is a credit card application essential.
4. You need it for health insurance coverage.
- When you apply for health insurance, you’ll fill out a form that asks for your home address. You’ll then send a separate document proving that you live at that address.
- Typically, you can only get insurance in the state where you reside, but it’s also possible to get multi-state coverage. In either case, the insurance provider will ask for proof of residence and a physical address.
5. Legal and official correspondence.
- Government agencies like the DMV or city and county tax offices sometimes send you important notices via snail mail. Delivered to your home address, you often must respond to these notices quickly. For example, if you receive a jury duty notice, you’re required to act fast. If you don’t, you’ll soon have more significant time-consuming headaches.
6. Your mail can’t automatically chase you when you relocate or travel.
- If you travel often, you still need a permanent address to receive correspondence. It can be cumbersome to inform your family and friends about your new address whenever you fly off to a new spot. When they send you something, you may be off to another locale.
- If you have a single address where the post office or carriers can deliver mail and packages, you’ll be genuinely location-independent and be free to continent-hop with peace of mind.
Why Use A Virtual Mailbox Real Street Address as Your Permanent Mailing Address
1. Your mail and packages are safe in a staffed location.
- A virtual mailbox is in a staffed location that keeps your mail and packages securely. The operator will store your mail or packages until you set a pick-up appointment or request to shred, recycle, or forward them. They can also consolidate your postal mail or packages for single or future pick-ups.
- A virtual mailbox is perfect if you often travel or run a small business. You’ll have peace of mind that your mail and parcels are in safe hands, not exposed to the elements or pesky porch pirates.
2. It adds a layer of protection to your home.
- When you register your business, your address becomes public information and will be posted on the Secretary of State’s website. We do not recommend using your home address for your business mailing address. Use a virtual mailbox with a real street address instead. Far safer in every way.
3. You can manage your postal mail and packages anytime, anywhere.
Aside from the useful real street address, a virtual mailbox also provides the following conveniences:
- Remote Mail Access – It lets you know immediately when a postal mail or package has arrived for you, no matter where you are.
- Remote Mail Management – You can manage your postal mail easily via an app on your phone or a web portal on your computer or laptop.
- Mail Action Requests – You can request to have your mail items opened and scanned, forwarded to another location, shredded, and recycled.
- Digital File Storage – A virtual mailbox provides digital storage of all your postal mail items. You can access your scanned postal mail for as long as your Anytime Mailbox account is active.
A permanent mailing address is still essential today, and a virtual mailbox is the most budget-friendly, safe, and convenient option.
Anytime Mailbox is available in over 1,800 locations across the United States and globally. You can pick a location that fits your needs, whether for business, travel, or address anonymity. Signing up is a simple process. You can get started here.
