Postal Plus - Common Mail Services


Texas A&M University - South Commons Area


How To Complete PS Form 1583

Thank you for your interest in Postal Plus-Commons Mail Services (CMS). You may complete the US Postal Service Form-Application for Delivery of Mail Through Agent (PS Form 1583) and either mail or return it to the Common Mail Services office Commons-Room 156) in person. An application must be completed for each student requesting CMS provide mail and common carrier package/parcel services using the Texas A&M University Commons Mail Facility. This form is a very important legal document which must be properly completed before these services may commence. It will be maintained by CMS, College Station, TX. You may print (legibly/blue or black ink) or type this form.

 = Required Fields

Item   1: Use today's date.
Item   2: Name and name variations of the student that mail will be received for delivery.
Item   3: New Application (Leave Blank)
Renewal Application (Add Your PMB ___ ___)
Section   Box #   
Item   4: Leave Blank
Item   5: Your signature in this box is MANDATORY. This is your acceptance that CMS will sign for all of your restricted/accountable (certified, certified-return receipt, express, registered, insured, or COD) mail. (Note: By CMS signing for this mail it is legally considered delivered and you have been so notified as such.)
Item   6: Name of the student completing this application.
Item   7: Provide a current home/home of record address and phone number (cell phone preferred).
Item   8: Complete to include description of ID's used. Example: Drivers License-Issuing State and Number / TAMU ID and Number / Etc.-See approved listing on page 2, PS Form 1583.
Item   9-14: Leave Blank (Private Mailboxes are for PERSONAL USE ONLY-NON BUSINESS.)
Item 15: CMS Employee will sign if delivered in person.
Mailed in Application must be NOTARIZED. Copies* of identification do not have to be notarized if items 8 a. and b. are completed by the notary.
Item 16: Signature of Applicant is required.

All items marked with a boxed " " are mandatory fields.

* Note - The USPS DOES NOT allow this form to be submitted by FAX.

* Applicant must provide two (2) copies of each of the required two types of identification listed in item 8 a. and b. above. Each page should contain one each of item 8 a. and b. listed. One ID form must be a copy of your current valid state driver's license or state non-driver's identification card with your photograph. The second ID should be your TAMU ID card. See US Postal Form 1583 (Page 2) for other acceptable ID's.

Once your application has been received and processed, a private mailbox section/number will be assigned prior to start of Fall Semester. An incomplete application will be rejected or returned.

It is very important students inform CMS if you have any special physical challenges or needs.

If you have any questions contact us at:

(979) 268-7727 - (979) 458-2692 or Email Us


Thank you,

Richard Baur '68


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