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Bay View Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Milwaukee
The Bay View Post Office serves Milwaukee's lakeside south side from 1603 E.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Appointments | By appointment only — call (414) 481-0219 |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Bay View Post Office serves Milwaukee's lakeside south side from 1603 E. Oklahoma Ave., in the heart of the walkable Bay View neighborhood. For residents south of downtown, it is often the closest and least hectic place to lodge a passport application.
Like the city's other USPS acceptance branches, Bay View handles the DS-11 for new adult and child passports strictly by appointment — phone (414) 481-0219 to reserve a slot. Families with young children who cannot renew by mail tend to prefer this quieter branch to the downtown crowds. Compare it with the other Milwaukee acceptance offices before you book.
💡 Good to know
Street parking around Oklahoma Avenue is usually easier than downtown, making this a convenient stop for south-side families. Bring proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and be ready to pay the acceptance and application fees separately. See how it stacks up against other options on our Milwaukee passport guide.