📍 SOUTH CAROLINA
USC Postal Services Passport Acceptance Office
University Passport Acceptance Office · Columbia
USC Postal Services runs a passport acceptance window at 1600 Hampton Street, on the University of South Carolina campus in downtown Columbia.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (walk-in; closed on university holidays) |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
USC Postal Services runs a passport acceptance window at 1600 Hampton Street, on the University of South Carolina campus in downtown Columbia. It is a convenient option for students, faculty, and staff, and it is open to the general public as well.
Unlike the city's post offices, the campus office accepts passport applications on a walk-in basis during weekday business hours, which suits anyone who would rather not juggle an appointment. Staff execute first-time applications and in-person renewals and take passport photos on site.
Because it sits in the middle of campus, it pairs naturally with a trip to the university or the nearby State House. See how it stacks up against the other Columbia acceptance offices before you choose.
💡 Good to know
Passport application and acceptance fees must be paid by check or money order, while the photo and execution fees can be paid by cash or card. The office closes on university holidays, so check the USC academic calendar before a break. For the full rundown of capital-area options, read our Columbia passport guide.