Virtual Mailbox & Form 1583 Rules, By the Numbers
What every U.S. state's virtual-mailbox rule looks like when you line up all 51 jurisdictions — who lets you notarize Form 1583 online, plus the 387 metros we map the rule onto.
The online-notarization landscape
| RON tier | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|
| Online notarization (RON) available | 49 |
| Out-of-state RON only | 1 |
| Remote-ink notarization only | 1 |
Of the 51 jurisdictions, 9 are verified anchors (high confidence) and 42 carry a RON status from authoritative trackers whose exact statute section is not yet pinned (medium confidence — flagged on the page, never presented as certain).
What's the same everywhere
Two facts are uniform across all 51 jurisdictions: every virtual mailbox requires a USPS Form 1583 (witnessed by a notary or the provider, with two IDs), and a virtual mailbox / PMB can never be your registered agent — that needs a staffed in-state street address. A CMRA address can generally be your LLC's business address, but verify it per state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you notarize USPS Form 1583 online?
In 49 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions, yes — an in-state notary can do a full remote online notarization (RON). 1 state accepts an out-of-state RON (California, until its own RON law starts in 2030) and 1 uses remote-ink (Connecticut). Confirm your own state on its official notary page.
Can a virtual mailbox be my LLC's registered agent?
No — this is uniform in every state. A registered agent must have a physical, staffed in-state street address that accepts hand-delivered legal process; a PMB mail drop does not qualify unless the provider separately sells a staffed registered-agent service.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is informational regulatory reference compiled from the USPS federal baseline and state notary statutes. RON law changes, so always confirm the current rule on your state's official page.