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Athens Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Athens
The Athens Post Office at 5 W.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Appointments | By appointment, Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | By appointment, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Athens Post Office at 5 W. Stimson Avenue is the town's long-standing USPS branch and the busiest passport acceptance point on the east side of the Hocking River, a short walk from Ohio University's residential neighborhoods. Clerks here are designated by the U.S. Department of State to verify identity, witness signatures, and forward first-time, child, and name-change applications to the National Passport Center.
Because Ohio University sends thousands of students abroad each year for study, research, and Peace Corps service, this branch tends to see spikes at semester's end and before summer break. Passport acceptance is handled by appointment; book your slot through the official USPS scheduler before you go rather than dropping in.
This is the go-to office for anyone applying in person for the first time in Athens. Renewals that qualify by mail can be prepared here as well, and passport photos are available on site so you can finish everything in one visit.
💡 Good to know
Appointments fill quickly around Ohio University's spring finals and commencement, so schedule early. Bring an original or certified birth certificate plus a photo ID, and a separate check or money order for the State Department fee. If you would rather skip the appointment queue, the walk-in county title office in Athens is a nearby alternative.