📍 VIRGINIA
Lakeside Branch Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Richmond
The Lakeside Branch Post Office sits at 2100 East Parham Road on Richmond's northern edge, convenient for residents of the Lakeside and Henrico-adjacent neighborhoods who would rather skip the downtown traffic.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri | By appointment only, roughly 10:00am–3:00pm |
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| Saturday | By appointment only, roughly 9:00am–12:00pm |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Lakeside Branch Post Office sits at 2100 East Parham Road on Richmond's northern edge, convenient for residents of the Lakeside and Henrico-adjacent neighborhoods who would rather skip the downtown traffic. It serves the 23228 ZIP and functions as a designated passport acceptance point.
Staff here review your DS-11 packet, confirm your proof of citizenship and photo ID, oversee the oath and signature, and mail everything to the appropriate processing facility. It is a practical choice for families in the northern half of the city applying together.
Prefer a location closer to the river or the south side? The Richmond office guide lists alternatives across town.
💡 Good to know
Children under 16 must appear in person, and both parents or guardians need to consent — plan the visit accordingly. When comparing branches, the Virginia passport overview explains what every acceptance office statewide can and cannot do.