No fixed abode

"No fixed address" redirects here. For the Australian band, see No Fixed Address (band). For the Nickelback album, see No Fixed Address (album).
People living and working on a boat may be "of no fixed abode", but are not homeless

In law, no fixed abode or without fixed abode is not having a fixed geographical location as a residence. This is applicable to several groups:

A person with no fixed address may have mail addressed to a Poste restante service. Such persons may also have problems receiving government social services and registering to vote, and may be deprived of many common services.

Ships

Ships may have a mobile letter box, that can be placed on the dockside whilst a ship is moored in port or the crew are on shore leave, allowing the delivery of mail to those living on the ship—for as long as the vessel is in that port.

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