UsePostal US Virtual Address for ITIN Applicants

When you apply for an ITIN, the IRS needs a mailing address to send your assignment letter — and many applicants don't want to use their real home address abroad. UsePostal solves this with a real US receiving address you can use for mail, packages, or anywhere a US address is required. Through the referral link below, it's free for 6 months — far longer than the 2–3 months it actually takes to receive an ITIN letter.

Signup link: https://platform.usepostal.com/auth/register?referralCode=STRIPEATLAS6

Why ITIN applicants need this

An ITIN application requires a mailing address. Many of our clients are reluctant to use their own real details, for two main reasons:

• Concern about personal information being exposed.
• Not wanting anyone else to be able to read or obtain their ITIN.

A UsePostal virtual address keeps your real home address out of the application entirely. If this is purely for receiving an ITIN letter, 2–3 months is plenty — you don't have to use the full 6 months.

Registration and verification

1. Create your account using the referral link above.
2. Wait for the verification email. After signing up, UsePostal emails you to schedule a verification slot. Times are typically set in US hours, often US mornings.
3. Request a time (optional). If you want to verify sooner, just reply to the email and propose a specific time.
4. Video verification. A short Zoom call where they check your ID — primarily your passport, so have it ready.
5. Done. Once the video check passes, your free period starts and runs for a full six months.

Why a US address is faster

The IRS mails US domestic addresses roughly a month faster than international addresses (including Canada). Canada is slightly quicker than other non-US destinations, but the fastest of all is a US address — and specifically a Texas address. That's why having a US address for your ITIN application genuinely matters: since this one is free, it's well worth using.

After your ITIN letter arrives

Once the letter reaches your US address, you have options:

• Scanned copy: UsePostal scans the letter and sends it to you.
• Unclear scan: Ask them to re-photograph it or handle it as needed.
• Forward to your country: If you're in, say, Dubai, they can forward the physical original to you.
• International forwarding cost: International postage is on the expensive side — budget roughly $40–$50+ per forward.

Important: cancel before the free period ends

After the 6-month free period, you must actively cancel the subscription. If you don't, the system keeps charging the card on file automatically. Set a reminder well before the deadline and complete the cancellation.

About paid plans afterward

If you want to keep using it after the free period, UsePostal's plans run up to roughly $40+/month, which is on the pricey side. There are cheaper US virtual address services around $7–8/month. Unless you genuinely need it, you don't have to continue with a UsePostal paid plan.

Contact

• Owner's email: max@usepostal.com
• Verification links and scheduling all come by email — just bring your passport to the video call at the agreed time.

FAQ

Do I have to use the full 6 months? No. For an ITIN letter, 2–3 months is enough. Just remember to cancel before the free period ends.

Which address should I give the IRS? Use the US address UsePostal assigns after verification. A Texas address is fastest if you're offered a choice.

Need the ITIN itself, not just the address? As an IRS-authorized Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA), we verify your passport remotely so you never mail originals. Start your ITIN application.