HONEST COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026
NOHO Mailbox vs UPS Store (PMB)
UPS Store works. It's a real CMRA-certified address. We win when you want a single human-staffed local CMRA with mail scanning, free notary, and same-day delivery — features most UPS Store franchises don't bundle.
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 | 25 free / $2 after | 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 |
| Same-day delivery | $5 NoHo, $9–$28 LA | Not offered |
| Walk-in counter | Yes — Mon-Sat | Yes — Mon-Sat at every franchise |
| Operator licensing | $299-$1,499/mo | Not offered to operators |
Where we're honestly better
- ✓Mail scanning included — most UPS Store franchises don't scan
- ✓Free notary saves $10-$20 per Form 1583
- ✓Same-day local delivery is a feature, not a separate service
- ✓License our software if you're an operator
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?
If you want to physically pick up your mail and you live near a UPS Store, that store works. If you want mail scanning, free notary on every Form 1583, and same-day delivery built into your plan, our bundle wins on features and on price (we're cheaper than most LA UPS Store boxes by $5-$15/mo).
Mail scanning included
Most UPS Stores charge per-piece for scanning, or don't offer it at all. Ours is included up to 25 pieces/mo, $2 after. Big difference for digital-first owners.