Expats
US expat mail forwarding
DakotaPost’s premium virtual mailbox service offers a convenient and efficient solution for managing your postal mail online. We provide virtual mailbox services that are perfect for remote businesses and individuals, who require a permanent address and mailbox features that enable them to receive their mail or operate their business from anywhere in the world.
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Receive your US mail overseas
The VIP plan offered by DakotaPost provides customers with a real street address that can be used as a physical mailing address. Customers can use this address to receive mail and packages from USPS, international mail services, or any other postal mail carrier. DakotaPost can handle expat mail and packages, scan and upload them to a virtual mailbox, forward them to another address, or store them in physical mail storage.
Expat virtual mailbox
DakotaPost's virtual mailbox is a smart mailbox that allows US expats to receive their mail online. With a virtual mailbox, expats can scan and upload their mail to secure cloud storage, receive mail and packages from any carrier, and manage their mail securely.
No state income tax
South Dakota has no personal income tax! Click here to see how much you'll save on tax each year you're a South Dakota resident.
Low vehicle license fees
Quick and painless! South Dakota’s fees are unbeatably low (see our comparison here), and you can do it all over the phone with our vehicle registration specialist.
#1 Dynasty Trust Laws in the Nation
South Dakota has the #1 Dynasty Trust Laws in the nation. There is no inheritance or gift tax in South Dakota, so your loved ones will receive all of the money and possessions you leave to them.
Mail for USA expat individuals & businesses
For individuals and businesses, DakotaPost can provide professional mailing and virtual solutions for expats. They can handle mail and packages for businesses and scan and upload important documents such as bank statements or checks.
Tax benefits for US expats
DakotaPost's service also includes mail shredding to prevent unwanted mail or junk mail from cluttering your mailbox. Customers can change their addresses easily, and DakotaPost can forward your mail to any physical address. Expat mail service and residency assistance from DakotaPost can provide tax benefits for individuals who live abroad. South Dakota has no state income tax, no inheritance tax, and attractive trust laws.
Who benefits most from Residency in South Dakota?
There are many people who can benefit from becoming a resident of South Dakota but those who benefit most are generally U.S citizens who are frequently on the move or without a permanent home address in the U.S.
Expat expedited mail
DakotaPost's expedited mail service is a fast and reliable way to receive your mail and packages. With expedited mailing options, customers can receive their mail within a short time frame even overseas.
Safe, secure mail forwarding for expats
DakotaPost's secure facilities ensure that your mail is safe and protected. We handle your mail with care, ensuring that it is delivered to you in the best condition possible. We also provide physical mailing for items that cannot be scanned and uploaded.
Receive your US mail, no matter where you live
DakotaPost is a mail forwarding company that offers a range of mailing solutions to expats, digital nomads, and individuals living overseas. We provide excellent services such as virtual mailboxes, global mail and package forwarding, registered agent services for businesses, and expedited mailing options. With DakotaPost, you can handle your mail and receive it securely, no matter where you live.
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Mail forwarding FAQs
If you request a mail piece to be opened and scanned, there is a $1 fee to open the mail piece and the scans are .50/page scanned.
When you request a mailing, there is a $2 fee plus the cost of your postage.
$2.00 Handling fee per First Class mailing
$2.00 Handling fee per package received
$5.00 Mailing fee for FedEx, DHL, Express, or International
$5.00 Mailing fee per mailing over and above agreement amount
You can have 4 entities per box. This can be a combination of related people, trusts, and businesses.
If you need more than one box, please contact customer service to receive a discount on your additional boxes.
Please note DakotaPost can not handle mail for any entity that is not listed on your account. This is a regulation set forth by USPS for all CMRAs.
In the first 6 months of service, you can change your plan for free one time. We understand you may not know your mail needs when first becoming a full-time traveler.
After the 6 months, plans can be changed annually during your renewal month. Should you want to change plans without waiting for your renewal month, you can pay a $25 set up fee and make a plan change at any time.
A $25 set fee will be required each time you wish to change your plan outside of your renewal month.
All scan requests are processed the following day after they are requested.
Example: I requested a scan on Monday. It will be processed on Tuesday.
My DakotaMail is completely secure, but still simple to use. My DakotaMail is encrypted, and requires a unique login and password for every customer.
Any requests made online before midnight CST will be processed and mailed the following business day.
Example: I requested my mail at 10 pm CST Tuesday. It will be processed and mailed Wednesday.
Any requests made online after midnight CST will be processed the following business day then mailed the next business day.
Example: I requested my mail Tuesday at 1am CST. It will be processed Wednesday and mailed Thursday.
Any online requests made after 5 pm CST Friday – Sunday will be processed and mailed Monday.
If you are emailing or calling with a mail request:
Any requests made before 5 pm CST will be processed the same day and mailed the following business day.
Example: I requested my mail at 4 pm CST Tuesday. It will be processed Tuesday and mailed Wednesday.
Any requests sent after 5 pm CST will be processed the following business day then mailed the next business day.
Example: I requested my mail Tuesday at 7 pm CST. It will be processed Wednesday and mailed Thursday.
Any requests made after 5 pm CST Friday – Sunday will be processed Monday and mailed Tuesday.
We ship via USPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Your new address will be our physical street address with a unique PMB #.
You must have your PMB# on your mail to ensure proper delivery.
John and Susan Doe
3916 N Potsdam Ave PMB 1234
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
You can request your mail online through your My DakotaMail account, emailing office@dakotapost.net, or by giving us a call.
With the MyDakotaMail VIP plan, you always have to request your mail to be sent. Once your mail is sent, your box goes on “hold” status until you request your mail again.
The same is true for a My DakotaMail Premier plan if you request your mail to be sent on a specific date. Your mail will go on hold until you request it again.
Absolutely! We love to see our customers face to face!
Our office hours are: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Photo ID must be provided.
