Postal Plus - Common Mail Services


Texas A&M University - South Commons Area


How To Rent A Private Mailbox (PMB)

The following procedure should be followed when requesting to rent a Private Mailbox (PMB) from the Commons Mail Services (CMS):

  1. Print, read, agree, and sign the terms of Mailbox Rental Agreement Synopsis and Mailbox Rental Agreement.


  2. Properly complete US Postal Form 1583.


  3. 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 8a. and 8b. 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-page2 for other acceptable ID's.


  4. Provide the appropriate private mailbox rental fee payment:
    Single Person Tenant
    Fall/Spring Semester (September-May)....... $ 38.95
    Spring Semester (January-May)................. 25.00
    Summer Session (June-August)................. 14.95

    Two (2) Person Tenants
    Fall/Spring Semester (September-May)....... $ 58.95
    Spring Semester (January-May)................. 45.00
    Summer Session (June-August)................. 21.95

    Mail Forwarding Deposit per Tenant
    (This is Payable Before End of Spring Semester)
    $10.00 Minimum Deposit (Declining Balance/Balance Refundable)

  5. Payment for mailbox rental will be either Cash or Check. Checks are payable to CMS or Postal Plus.


  6. Return the above information to the Commons Mail Services Office (Commons Lobby-Room 156) or mail to:

    Postal Plus
    c/o Commons Mail Services
    3708 East 29th Street
    Bryan, TX 77802-3900

    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 they 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 for considering using our services,

Richard Baur '68


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