Service Detail
Escapees Mail Service
Domicile-focused mail forwarding
Company Overview
Escapees is the oldest and best-known mail service for full-time RVers and travelers, offering addresses in Texas (Livingston), Florida (Bushnell), and South Dakota (Box Elder) — three states commonly chosen for establishing domicile because they have no state individual income tax.
Best User Profile
Full-time RV travelers and retirees who want to establish or maintain domicile in a no-income-tax state and need physical mail forwarding.
Features
- Texas, Florida & South Dakota addresses
- On-demand and scheduled mail forwarding
- Check deposit service
- Package handling and consolidation
- Shredding of unwanted mail
Pros
- Addresses in TX, FL & SD — popular no-income-tax domicile states
- Long-standing reputation with the full-time RV community
- Package consolidation & check deposit
- International forwarding available
Cons
- Less digital-first than virtual mailbox services
- Mail scanning is limited
- Forwarding & check deposit carry fees
- Not a virtual mailbox app experience
Important Warnings
- An Escapees address alone does NOT make you a legal resident — you must also obtain a driver's license, register to vote, and meet the state's residency requirements.
Pricing
Requires Escapees membership plus mail service plan; fees vary by plan and forwarding volume. Confirm current pricing on the official site.
Questions to Ask Before Signing Up
- What domicile steps beyond the address do I need for this state?
- What are the forwarding costs to my location abroad?
- Is check deposit included or extra?
- How is package consolidation billed?
Mailing Address vs. Legal Domicile
Escapees addresses are widely used by people establishing domicile, but the address itself does not confer legal residency. You must independently obtain a driver's license, register to vote, update tax filings, and satisfy the state's residency requirements.
Mailing addresses, virtual mailboxes, and commercial mailbox addresses do not automatically establish legal domicile or state residency. Users should verify requirements with the appropriate state agencies, tax professionals, financial institutions, and legal advisers.
Before changing your legal domicile, driver's license, voter registration, tax residency, insurance, banking address, or vehicle registration, verify the requirements directly with the relevant government agencies and qualified professionals. This guide is educational and does not provide personalized legal or tax advice.