What information do you have to give to the post office to get a P.O. Box. Do they need a I.D. and your home address. What is the process of getting a p.o. box? Do they check the DL # and home address to make sure youy are who you say you are. What about P.O> boxes at mail centers like MAIL BOXES ETC. They have P.O. boxes you can rent but do they check the same info as the post office. What are the risks of using a fake i.d to get a p.o. box?