How Does HamVault Work?
Step 1
Choose the Location of Your Private Mailbox
HamVault offers FCC compliant private mailbox addresses in 45+ states and the District of Columbia.
All of our private mailboxes are powered by IncFile, a company that has helped over 1 million businesses with their state compliance and incorporations.
Rest easy knowing our friendly customer success team is available Monday thru Saturday from 9 AM – 6 PM CST except for USPS designated holidays.
States Available:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Step 2
Onboarding & Verification of Your Identity
To prevent mail fraud, terrorism, etc. The United States Postal Services requires all Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (IncFile) to verify the identities of all their customers.Â
This means that you will have to provide two forms of identification as well as sign a USPS Form 1583 authorizing IncFile to legally accept mail on your behalf.
All identification verification is done online and from the convenience of your computer.Â
Please Note: The USPS requires that one form of identification must be a photo ID, such as a drivers license and a secondary form of identification with your home address listed like a lease, vehicle insurance policy, etc.
Step 3
Update Your FCC Registration & Forward Your Other Mail
Once you receive your private mailbox from HamVault, you’ll need to update your address in the FCC’s Universal Licensing System. The process of updating your address is easy and can be done entirely online!
Simply follow our easy step-by-step guide here to update your Amateur Radio License.
If you’re also planning on using your HamVault private mailbox for receiving your bills, account statements, QSL cards, etc. That is totally okay!
You will just need to fill out a USPS change of address and update your individual accounts to have your mail sent to your new address.
Step 4
Read Your Mail from Anywhere
When you receive mail to your private mailbox, you’ll get an email notification with full-color images of your mail in your secure online account. From there, you can contact us to forward or securely shred your mail to your actual home address.
Mail that you choose not to forward to your home address within 30 days will be shredded for privacy and security. All images of your mail will be stored in your account for the lifetime of your subscription and can be downloaded at any time.
Rest assured that all of your mail images are stored securely in your online account using the latest commercially available encryption and security protocols to protect your privacy.
Step 1
Choose the Location of Your Private Mailbox
HamVault offers FCC compliant private mailbox addresses in 45+ states and the District of Columbia.
All of our private mailboxes are powered by IncFile, a company that has helped over 1 million businesses with their state compliance and incorporations.
Rest easy knowing our friendly customer success team is available Monday thru Saturday from 9 AM – 6 PM CST except for USPS designated holidays.
States Available:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Onboarding & Verification of Your Identity
To prevent mail fraud, terrorism, etc. The United States Postal Services requires all Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (IncFile) to verify the identities of all their customers.
This means that you will have to provide two forms of identification as well as sign a USPS Form 1583 authorizing IncFile to legally accept mail on your behalf.
All identification verification is done online and from the convenience of your computer.
Please Note: The USPS requires that one form of identification must be a photo ID, such as a drivers license and a secondary form of identification with your home address listed like a lease, vehicle insurance policy, etc.
Step 3
Update Your FCC Registration & Forward Your Other Mail
Once you receive your private mailbox from HamVault, you’ll need to update your address in the FCC’s Universal Licensing System. The process of updating your address is easy and can be done entirely online!
Simply follow our easy step-by-step guide here to update your Amateur Radio License.
If you’re also planning on using your HamVault private mailbox for receiving your bills, account statements, QSL cards, etc. That is totally okay!
You will just need to fill out a USPS change of address and update your individual accounts to have your mail sent to your new address.
Step 4
Read Your Mail from Anywhere
When you receive mail to your private mailbox, you’ll get an email notification with full-color images of your mail in your secure online account. From there, you can contact us to forward or securely shred your mail to your actual home address.
Mail that you choose not to forward to your home address within 30 days will be shredded for privacy and security. All images of your mail will be stored in your account for the lifetime of your subscription and can be downloaded at any time.
Rest assured that all of your mail images are stored securely in your online account using the latest commercially available encryption and security protocols to protect your privacy.
Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!
