HONEST COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026
NOHO Mailbox vs UPS Store (PMB)
Shipping is handled from our North Hollywood storefront. NOHO fulfills eligible local shipments, with the window confirmed when scheduled.
UPS Store (PMB): private mailbox at any UPS Store franchise — the most ubiquitous CMRA in the US.
Side-by-side
| Feature | NOHO Mailbox | UPS Store (PMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Real LA street address | 5062 Lankershim, NoHo CA | 20+ UPS Store locations in LA |
| Starting price | $50/3 mo ($16/mo) | $20-$50/mo (varies by location) |
| Mail scanning | $1/letter up to 3 pages | Not standard — physical pickup only |
| Mail forwarding | Postage + $5 | Postage + per-piece handling fee |
| Notary on Form 1583 | Free with Business + Premium | $10-$20 per notarization |
| Local shipment handling | Live quote; NOHO local delivery in LA and the San Fernando Valley | Not offered |
| Walk-in counter | Yes — Mon-Sat | Yes — Mon-Sat at every franchise |
Where we're honestly better
- ✓Mail scanning at the counter, $1 a letter — most UPS Store franchises don’t scan
- ✓Free notary saves $10-$20 per Form 1583
- ✓local delivery is quoted per shipment
Where UPS Store (PMB) wins
- ·100+ UPS Store locations in LA — physically closer to wherever you live
- ·USPS + UPS shipping done at the same counter
- ·Strong brand recognition — clients recognize the address
Should you switch?
Shipping is handled from our North Hollywood storefront. NOHO fulfills eligible local shipments, with the window confirmed when scheduled.
Mail scanning at the counter
Most UPS Stores charge per-piece for scanning, or don’t offer it at all. Ours is $1 a letter (up to 3 pages), same day, from the counter you already know. Big difference for digital-first owners.