Business Mailbox
What Is a CMRA? A Plain Explanation From One
Most people meet this term when a bank declines their address. Here's what a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency actually is — written by one.
Business Mailbox
Aug 2026
Business mailbox
Your Chicago mail, handled while you work
A business mailbox in Chicago at 1655 S Blue Island Ave. Mail lands at our Pilsen front desk. You get a photo. You tap once, and we scan it, forward it, hold it or shred it. No trips. No pile on the kitchen table.
- A real Chicago street address with a suite number
- Envelope photos the same business day mail arrives
- Forwarding anywhere in the world, pickup whenever you want
- Staffed front desk, so packages are never left outside
5 out of 5 stars
I have been a member for over 8 years. Love the new mailbox feature!
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Lobi Mailbox
Lobi Mailbox
1655 S Blue Island Ave · Suite 214
Good morning, James
3 new items todayChase Bank
Letter · Today 9:41 AM
Front · scanned 9:44 AMScan preview
Scan & open
Forward
Pickup
Support
Pickup set — tomorrow before 4 PM
123 Realty
Large envelope · Today 9:52 AM
Amazon
Small package · Today 10:12 AM
Every action, one tap
Open the app. Pick what happens next. That is the whole system.
Scan: a searchable PDF, same business day
Forward: USPS, UPS or FedEx, anywhere in the world
Pickup: waiting at the front desk when you arrive
Shred: secure disposal with a confirmation log
Deposit: check images captured before we forward
Ask: message our Chicago team from the same screen
Pro or Premium
Two good options. A mailbox if you need your mail handled right. A virtual office if you also need the signed agreement, the rooms and a licensable address. Pick the one that fits the work.
A mailbox handles your mail. A virtual office gives your business a place in the world. Same building, same front desk. The difference is what you can do with the address.
Lobi Mailbox
Your mail, handled by text
Mail arrives at 1655 S Blue Island Ave and we tell you exactly what showed up. Reply in plain English — scan it, forward it, shred it or hold it for pickup. No app to learn, no portal login required.
Check mail on the go
See what arrived the moment it hits your box.
Scan, forward or shred
One tap tells our team what to do with each piece.
Connect with support
Message a real person at the front desk in Pilsen.
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Lobi MailboxText message
Pricing
Business Mailbox pricing
Published prices, no sales call. Setup fees are one time and cover ID verification, USPS Form 1583 processing and activation.
Business Mailbox Pro
$25/mo
Billed $300 once for 12 months. No setup fee. 14 day cancellation.
Save 17% vs monthly
A real Chicago street address with mail handled for you.
Not suitable for business licensing or LLC registration. Choose Virtual Office for that.
- Real address with suite #
- 30 mail items per month included ($0.35 each additional)
- Email alerts with envelope photos
- 10 open-and-scan requests per month, 20 pages included
- $5 per forwarding + postage
- Free unlimited pickup during business hours
- 1 authorized recipient included ($10/mo each additional)
- 30 days free mail storage
- Cancel any time, no term
Business Mailbox Premium
$45/mo
Billed $540 once for 12 months. No setup fee. 14 day cancellation.
Save 10% vs monthly
More mail, text alerts, and Illinois registered agent included.
Higher-volume mail with one year of registered agent service included.
- Real address with suite #
- 50 mail items per month included ($0.25 each additional)
- 10 open-and-scan requests per month, 50 pages included
- Email and text alerts
- $5 per forwarding + postage
- 5 shred requests per month included
- 1 authorized recipient included ($10/mo each additional)
- Free unlimited pickup
- One year registered agent service included
- 30 days free mail storage
Members
What Chicago members say
4.8 RatingLOVED BY CHICAGO BUSINESS OWNERS
5 out of 5 stars
I got Google verified in a week with the Lobi address after two failed attempts elsewhere. Mail gets scanned before lunch.
5 out of 5 stars
We run the whole company from here: mailbox downstairs, meeting room upstairs. One bill, one building, no WeWork upsell calls.
5 out of 5 stars
Registered agent plus notary in the same place saved me a courier run every month. Staff actually answer the phone.
5 out of 5 stars
The virtual office agreement was accepted by the city for my business license the same week I signed up.
5 out of 5 stars
Mail forwarding to Arizona every Friday like clockwork. I have not missed an IRS notice since switching.
5 out of 5 stars
Started on the mailbox plan, moved into a private office six months later. No renegotiation drama.
5 out of 5 stars
Walk-in notary saved my closing twice. They stamped and scanned everything in under ten minutes.
5 out of 5 stars
Same-day scans mean I see checks before the bank does. On-demand pickup is worth it alone.
5 out of 5 stars
The meeting rooms are properly kitted out and reception makes client days easy.
5 out of 5 stars
Registered agent for both entities plus one address on every filing. Renewal reminders actually arrive.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 on Google.
Built for compliance
We are a registered commercial mail receiving agency. Form 1583, two forms of ID, a clean audit trail. That is what banks and the state look for when they check your address.
How your mail actually moves
Mail arrives at our Pilsen front desk. You get a photo the same business day. You choose what happens next, and a person here does it. Scanning lands as a searchable PDF, forwarding goes out with tracking, and pickup waits at the desk. Nothing sits in a bin waiting for a route.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Send us a message and we will walk you through the right plan.
Contact usGuides
Guides for business mailbox
Short, practical reads written for this service — compliance, setup and what it costs.
Virtual Office
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USPS Form 1583: step-by-step digital mailbox guide
Complete USPS Form 1583 for your digital mailbox without delays: the two IDs you need, the notary step, and how to file it right the first time.
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Talk to us
Ask us anything about your chicago mail, handled while you work
Tell us what you need. Our Pilsen front desk replies within one business day — no call centre, no pitch.
Get a real Chicago address today
Pick a plan online, notarize Form 1583 with us, and start receiving mail the same day.