Where you live affects how you get a new mailing address.Once you receive your building andzoning permits, you can apply for an address for a new construction.To find the specific government institution in charge of assigning address where you live, you need to contact your local government.You can get a mailing address by opening a PO box at your local post office.If you want to change your address in the event of a move, you need to submit an application at the post office, get a new license or ID, and contact your bank and utility companies.
Step 1: After getting permission to build, apply for an address.
In some countries and states you can get an address after you get a building permit.To find out if you qualify for an address before building begins, contact your local city's government and ask to be directed to the appropriate government body.If you live in a state, you may be contacted by the state government.You need the land deed to apply for a new address.When the building's entrances are constructed, you have to wait.Wait until the frame of your building is up to apply if this is the case.Local governments like to know where an entrance is before assigning a number.You will need to wait for the address to be approved before you can register a business there.Depending on where you live, you can temporarily register your business out of your home.You might need to use a virtual address service.
Step 2: The documents you need to prove you own a building are compiled.
You will need the land deed, multiple forms of identification, contractor receipts, approved architectural plans, and anything related to your property.It's a good idea to include any forms that list the geographic location of your building.You don't want to lose the originals if you make high-quality copies of the necessary documents.Only the property owner can apply for a street address.You cannot apply on someone else's behalf.To register your business out of the property, you must submit your approved business license to the local, state, and federal government along with your land deed or mortgage.
Step 3: Send copies of your documents when you fill out an application.
In some states and countries, you simply mail copies of your documents with a letter explaining you want a street address.You will need to fill out an application with the copies of your documents.Mail your documents to the government office if you complete the necessary letter or application.A fee is usually charged for this service.Depending on where you live and the type of building you register for, it can be between $50 and 500.If you want to make sure that your documents end up in the right hands, you should hire a bike messenger.
Step 4: Comply with the site visit to confirm your new address.
If your local or state government accepts your application, they will either request more information or schedule a site visit.A government surveyor will show up to inspect your building and make sure everything is in order.You can expect your address to be approved within a week or two if the site visit goes well.In some states and countries, you will receive a letter stating that your requested address has been approved and added to the official database where you live.Once your business license is approved for a location, you will have a second site visit completed by a business inspector to ensure that the building is up to code for the specific type of business that you are operating.
Step 5: A PO box is an alternative to a mailing address.
A PO box is a mailbox that you rent at the post office.You will be able to receive mail and packages at the PO box address if you pay for one.You cannot use a PO box as your official personal address, so it can't be on your driver's license or used for tax purposes.If you want people to be able to mail you things but don't want to publish your personal address, a PO box is a good option.Under a PO box address, you can normally operate an limited liability company.Depending on where you live, you can't register a business out of a PO box.
Step 6: You can get a PO Box at a shipping center.
PO boxes are likely to be offered by your country's post office.PO boxes are offered by private shipping centers.Ask the clerk at the post office or shipping center if you can open a new PO box.If you are opening a PO box for a business, make sure the primary owner applies because only one person can apply.If they are listed as a secondary user on the application, other people will be able to pick up mail.
Step 7: You need to fill out an application for a PO box.
You don't need a primary address to open a PO box, but you do need several forms of identification to be safe, so bring your passport, driver's license, state ID, and birth certificate with you.To submit your application, fill out the necessary forms and pay the required fees.There are different sizes of PO boxes ranging from 3 by 5.5 in to 12 by 22.52 in.Smaller boxes can hold less than 10 envelopes, while larger boxes hold more.You can choose a size based on your needs.Smaller boxes cost less to rent than larger boxes.It is possible to pay up to a year in advance for a PO box.The cost of renting a PO box is usually between $10 and 25 a month.If you live in the US, you need a primary address.
Step 8: The same way you would use a mailbox, use your PO box.
If you want to check your mail or pick up packages, go to the post office or shipping center where you opened your PO box.You can open your PO box with your key or combination lock.Before you can access your PO box, you need to sign in and show your ID.Businesses will refuse to ship to PO boxes.
Step 9: If you need a temporary address, use a virtual address.
You can legally use third-party addresses to receive and send mail.You can use the service to get a verified address for shipping and receiving packages.You might need to use a third-party service to get a virtual address or register your business there.If you travel a lot and need a temporary address to collect your mail, this is a great option.The virtual address company operates a warehouse where your new address is located.If you have goods shipped to that address, they will be forwarded to your real address.You can forward the mail to another place.This is a good option for people who have to register their income source outside of their home.
Step 10: You can choose a third-party service based on the address.
Where the virtual address will be located is the main difference between the services offered by these companies.Pick a company based on where they provide addresses for you.Some companies will give you an address in the middle of an unpopulated rural area, while others will put you in a major city.If you want to visit the site in person, choose a nearby address.Most of the companies are only online.Alliance, DaVinci, and USA2Me are some of the popular virtual address companies.
Step 11: Pay the subscription fee for the service you choose.
Pick the address that you want to use.If you pay the monthly subscription fee, your new address will be activated.You may have to pay up to $250 a month for your address.You can pay up to a year in advance.If you have options, you will need to pay a higher price for addresses in popular locations, like Beverly Hills or Manhattan.Delaware addresses are popular because they are an incredibly popular state to register a business out of.
Step 12: You can use the virtual address as your real address.
You should use your address as a standard address once you have it.Goods and letters will be forwarded to your real location if you have them shipped to a virtual address.Place the virtual address on the lines where you normally put your return address.You may be able to register a business out of a virtual address, but it may not be legal in your area.If the company gives the address to someone else, it's very difficult to get it back.
Step 13: You can apply for an address change at the post office.
You can change your address at the post office, but you may be able to do it online.You can request a change of address by visiting the official post office website for your country.Bring a copy of your lease or mortgage with you to prove that you live at the new address.A small fee is usually what you have to pay to change your address.It is $1 in the United States.If you live in the United States, you can change your address online.Your mail will be forwarded from your previous address to your new address if you change your address.After the database has been updated, any pieces of mail addressed to your old home will be forwarded to you.
Step 14: You can update your driver's license with your lease or mortgage paperwork.
If you have verified your new address with the post office, you can go to your local government ID office.Bring a copy of your new lease or property title, your old ID, and any other necessary identification such as a birth certificate or a social security card.When you arrive at the ID office, take a number and let the staff know that you need a new license or ID with an updated address.Depending on where you live, you may be able to get a new driver's license or government ID.
Step 15: Your personal information can be updated for your credit cards, accounts, and subscriptions.
Contact your credit card companies, banks, and utility companies to inform them of your address change after you have updated your mailing address and received a new license or ID.To prove that you live at your new address, you need to provide a copy of your driver's license or ID.Inform any other subscription services of your address change to make sure you don't miss out on important deliveries.You may need to give a copy of your lease or mortgage to your utility companies.