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Madison Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Madison
The Madison Post Office on the city's east side handles the bulk of Dane County's passport traffic, and it is the location most first-time applicants in the capital end up visiting.
Location & contact
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| Appointments | By appointment — call (608) 246-1250 or book at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Madison Post Office on the city's east side handles the bulk of Dane County's passport traffic, and it is the location most first-time applicants in the capital end up visiting. Sitting on Milwaukee Street a short drive from the East Towne corridor, it pairs everyday retail postal services with a dedicated passport acceptance counter.
Staff here are designated acceptance agents: they witness your signature, verify your proof of U.S. citizenship, and forward Form DS-11 to the State Department on your behalf. Because it is the busiest of the city's counters, appointments fill early, so it pays to book ahead through the USPS scheduler. For a wider look at your options across the capital, see our Madison passport office guide.
💡 Good to know
The free lot on Milwaukee Street tends to fill between late morning and early afternoon; metered street parking on nearby Darwin Drive is a reliable backup. This office does not process routine renewals in person — eligible adults renewing by mail should confirm requirements before their visit. Comparing branches? Our Madison overview lists every acceptance point in town.