Key Takeaways
- Earth Class Mail is now sold as LegalZoom Virtual Mail; LegalZoom bought the company in 2021, and earthclassmail.com redirects to LegalZoom.
- LegalZoom Virtual Mail costs $39 to $299 a month, and its $39 plans include 5 mail items a month, with $3 for each extra item.
- US Global Mail Scale costs $49 a month billed annually ($65 month-to-month) and includes unlimited incoming mail and 360 open-and-scans a year.
- Check deposits are free on every US Global Mail plan; LegalZoom charges $10 per check or $39 a month for 5.
- LegalZoom wins on number of addresses (53) and its LegalZoom bundle; US Global Mail wins on included scans, check deposits, package storage and online Form 1583 notarization.
Earth Class Mail and US Global Mail both give you a real US street address and let you read your mail online. They differ in how prices are built, how much mail you can scan before fees start, what check deposits cost and how many addresses you can choose from. Here’s how they compare in 2026, using each company’s published prices.
Is Earth Class Mail Now LegalZoom Virtual Mail?
Yes. LegalZoom bought Earth Class Mail in November 2021, and the service is now sold as LegalZoom Virtual Mail. Earthclassmail.com redirects to LegalZoom’s virtual mail page, which says Earth Class Mail is now part of LegalZoom.
In this post, Earth Class Mail and LegalZoom Virtual Mail mean the same service. LegalZoom sells it as business plans (MailBox and MailRoom) and personal plans.
How Much Do Earth Class Mail and US Global Mail Cost?
LegalZoom Virtual Mail costs $39 to $299 a month. US Global Mail Scale costs $49 a month billed annually ($65 month-to-month), and Teams costs $99 a month billed annually ($129 month-to-month).
Plan Price per month Mail scanning included Users and recipients LegalZoom Starter MailBox / Personal Mailbox $39 5 mail items a month 1 user (up to 2), 2 recipients LegalZoom Essentials MailBox / Family Mailbox $59 25 mail items a month 3 users (up to 10), 5 recipients LegalZoom Premium MailBox / Family & Business Mailbox $119 50 mail items a month 3 users (up to 10), 15 recipients LegalZoom Startup MailRoom $179 80 mail items a month 5 users, 25 recipients LegalZoom Business MailRoom $299 150 mail items a month 5 users, 50 recipients US Global Mail Scale $49 billed annually ($65 month-to-month) Unlimited incoming mail with envelope images, plus 360 open-and-scans a year 1 user, 10 recipients US Global Mail Teams $99 billed annually ($129 month-to-month) Unlimited incoming mail with envelope images, plus 1,200 open-and-scans a year Team roles and permissions, 25 recipients US Global Mail Enterprise Custom Custom volumes Unlimited users and recipients
LegalZoom plans auto-renew monthly, and its plan pages don’t list an annual price. Junk mail doesn’t count toward LegalZoom’s monthly limit, and documents up to 20 pages scan at no extra charge.
Fees Compared
The plan price is only part of the bill. These are the fees each company publishes.
Fee LegalZoom Virtual Mail US Global Mail Check deposits $10 per check, or $39 a month for 5 checks ($2 for each extra) Free on every plan Mail over your plan $3 per item received No cap on incoming mail; $3 per extra letter opened and scanned Letter storage Free for 30 days, then $1.50 a month Free for 30 days (60 on Teams), then $0.05 per letter per day Package storage Free for 10 days, then $15 per lb per month Free for 30 days (60 on Teams), then $0.10 per lb per day Extra user $19 a month $25 a month Extra recipient $5 a month $5 a month Forwarding $1.25 per domestic shipment ($5 international) plus postage, plus $1 per item in the box Priced per shipment by carrier, speed and weight; you see the price before you approve Shredding Free Free
See all US Global Mail plans and fees on the pricing page.
How Many Addresses Does Each Service Offer?
LegalZoom Virtual Mail offers far more addresses. US Global Mail offers fewer locations, all in facilities it owns and runs.
Earth Class Mail: 53 Addresses
LegalZoom lists 53 street addresses across most US states and Washington, DC. It says mail is opened and scanned in facilities it operates. You can’t pick up mail in person at its addresses; everything is handled remotely.
US Global Mail: Owned Locations in Five States
US Global Mail runs its own facilities in Texas, California, Nevada, New York and Delaware, with headquarters in Houston. Its own vetted employees handle your mail, not a franchise network of third-party stores. Because the company controls these buildings, your address stays in its hands.
That matters if you use the address for a bank, a state business registration or government mail. A stable address saves you from updating customers, banks and legal records later.
How Fast Will You See Your Mail?
At its recommended locations, US Global Mail scans mail within 2–4 business hours. LegalZoom doesn’t publish a standard scan time on its plan pages. It sells expedited scanning and expedited incoming mail for $15 per item.
Checks that reach US Global Mail before 1 PM can be deposited the same day. US Global Mail also pre-sorts junk mail and adds AI summaries, so you see what matters first. LegalZoom also offers AI summaries, categorization and junk mail filtering.
Where US Global Mail Wins
- Free check deposits. Every US Global Mail plan includes them. LegalZoom charges $10 per check, or $39 a month for 5 checks.
- Unlimited incoming mail and more scanning for the price. There is no cap on the mail you receive. Scale includes 360 open-and-scans a year, plus envelope images of every item. LegalZoom’s $39 plans include 5 mail items a month, then $3 per item.
- Cheaper package storage. Packages stay free for 30 days (60 on Teams), then cost $0.10 per lb per day. LegalZoom gives 10 free days, then charges $15 per lb per month.
- More recipients and unlimited forwarding addresses. Scale includes 10 recipients, and you can ship mail to as many addresses as you need. LegalZoom’s $39 plans include 2.
- Annual savings and a free trial. Scale costs $49 a month billed annually instead of $65 month-to-month. You can try it free for 30 days, with a 30-day money-back guarantee and no contract.
- Online Form 1583 notarization. You complete and notarize USPS Form 1583 inside the dashboard. Setup takes about five minutes.
- Security for regulated teams. US Global Mail is SOC 2 Type II audited and HIPAA compliant, with a BAA available, two-factor sign-in and bank-grade encryption.
- Automation on Teams. Teams adds rules to scan, ship, sort and forward mail automatically, AI labeling and deadline detection, API and webhooks, and 200+ app integrations such as Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive and QuickBooks.
Where Earth Class Mail Is the Better Pick
- More addresses. LegalZoom has 53 addresses. If you need a specific city, it is more likely to have one.
- Lower entry price for very little mail. If you get fewer than 5 pieces a month and don’t deposit checks, $39 a month is less than US Global Mail’s Scale plan.
- One vendor for business paperwork. Virtual mail works with LegalZoom’s business formation services, such as Secretary of State status reports.
- Unlimited scan storage on every plan. US Global Mail Scale keeps scans for 180 days; Teams has unlimited scan storage.
- More user seats on mid-tier plans. LegalZoom’s $59 plans include 3 user seats, and extra seats cost $19 a month instead of $25.
Both services turn paper mail into something you manage online. If you want a stable street address, fast scans, free check deposits and clear pricing, compare US Global Mail plans or start a 30-day free trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Earth Class Mail, LegalZoom Virtual Mail and US Global Mail.
Is Earth Class Mail still in business?
Yes, as LegalZoom Virtual Mail. LegalZoom bought Earth Class Mail in 2021, and earthclassmail.com now redirects to LegalZoom’s virtual mail page.
How much does Earth Class Mail cost in 2026?
LegalZoom Virtual Mail plans cost $39 to $299 a month. The $39 plans include 5 mail items a month, extra items cost $3 each, and check deposits cost $10 each unless you add a $39 a month deposit subscription.
Is US Global Mail cheaper than Earth Class Mail?
For very light mail, LegalZoom’s $39 plan costs less than US Global Mail Scale at $49 a month billed annually. If you get 15 items a month, LegalZoom’s $39 plan comes to $69 before check fees, while Scale includes 360 open-and-scans a year and free check deposits. See US Global Mail pricing.
Does Earth Class Mail charge for check deposits?
Yes. LegalZoom charges $10 per check, or $39 a month for 5 checks plus $2 for each extra, and $20 for an expedited deposit. Check deposits are free on every US Global Mail plan.
How many addresses does each service have?
LegalZoom Virtual Mail lists 53 street addresses across the US. US Global Mail has its own facilities in Texas, California, Nevada, New York and Delaware.
How do I switch from Earth Class Mail to US Global Mail?
Pick an address, choose a plan and complete USPS Form 1583 with online notarization in your dashboard, which takes about five minutes. Then update your address with your bank, clients and government agencies. You can try US Global Mail free for 30 days.
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