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State College Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · State College
The State College Main Post Office on South Fraser Street sits a short walk from the Penn State campus and the downtown core, which makes it the default stop for undergraduates heading abroad for study, families planning a summer trip, and Centre County residents renewing an expiring book.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Passport acceptance | By appointment (call 814-238-2435 or book at tools.usps.com/rcas) |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The State College Main Post Office on South Fraser Street sits a short walk from the Penn State campus and the downtown core, which makes it the default stop for undergraduates heading abroad for study, families planning a summer trip, and Centre County residents renewing an expiring book. As a USPS acceptance facility it handles the paperwork side of a first-time or child application: an agent reviews your State College documents, witnesses your signature, and forwards the packet to the State Department.
Passport processing here is by appointment. Call the office at 814-238-2435 or book online through the USPS scheduler; do not simply walk in and expect same-day service during busy spring and early-summer stretches. Passport photos are taken on site for an added fee, so you can finish everything in one visit if you bring the rest of your materials ready.
Because this branch is downtown, parking is metered street parking or a nearby garage rather than a large lot. Arrive a few minutes early for your slot so the 15-minute review isn't rushed.
💡 Good to know
First-time applicants and minors must apply in person, so build the appointment into your schedule rather than mailing anything in. Renewals that qualify can usually be mailed with Form DS-82 and don't require a visit. If this branch is booked out, compare the campus option on the State College page or look statewide across Pennsylvania.