Mailing Address

What is a mailing address?

While many businesses and individuals simply have their mail sent to their physical address, not all mailing addresses are the same as the physical street address. 

Some small businesses may instead wish to use a post office box as a separate mailing address. A P.O. box provides an added layer of privacy, as the box can be shared publicly without disclosing the physical location of the business. This can be appealing to business owners who use their home address for their business, for instance.

Some people may choose a virtual mailbox instead of an in-person mailing address to receive their personal or business mail. These types of services are convenient and private, allowing you to process your mail remotely and quickly access important mailings wherever they are.

FAQs 

Are physical and mailing addresses the same?

A mailing address is not always the same as a physical address, although some businesses may use the same address for both purposes. While a physical address is the actual location of a business, and a residential address is where a person lives, the mailing address is where mail is sent for the business or individual.

How do I select a mailing address?

A mailing address can be the same as your business’ physical address, as long as you’re OK with the general public having access to your business’ location. If you wish to separate your physical location from your publicly accessible business information, though, you might want to choose another option for a mailing address.

How does virtual mail work?

Virtual mail services like those offered by LegalZoom process mail remotely, scanning documents and making them available on a private mail server. There are also filtering services available that further organize and curate your business mail for you.