Why a private mailbox?

The main reason is security. Many people prefer having their mail and parcels delivered to one safe and secure location. UPS, Fed Ex, US Mail and all other couriers can deliver mail and parcels to one place. No more missed deliveries or trips to the post office to sign for registered, certified or insured parcels. No more "missing" school reports, or other important documents. It is signed for and kept locked until you have time to pick it up.

what is needed to open a box

Customers must present two forms of identification, one with a photograph. Social Security cards, credit cards, and birth certificates are not acceptable forms of identification.
Following are examples of acceptable forms of identification:

• Valid driver’s license or non-driver’s license state ID
• Armed forced ID
• Government ID
• University ID
• Recognized corporate ID
• Passport
• Alien registration card
• Current lease, mortgage or deed
• Voter registration card
• Utility bill
• Home or vehicle insurance policy
• Vehicle registration card

The identification presented must confirm that the applicant is who he or she claims to be. By verifying identification, the Postal Service will protect against delivering mail without verifiable consent of the actual addressee.