📍 VIRGINIA
Engleside Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Alexandria
Engleside Post Office sits along Richmond Highway in the southern reach of Alexandria, a stretch of the city that blends established neighborhoods with the kind of everyday convenience that makes a government errand feel manageable.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (by appointment) |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Engleside Post Office sits along Richmond Highway in the southern reach of Alexandria, a stretch of the city that blends established neighborhoods with the kind of everyday convenience that makes a government errand feel manageable. The office accepts passport applications by appointment—walk-ins are not guaranteed a slot—and on-site staff verify your identity documents, witness your signature, and collect the acceptance fee before forwarding your completed application to the processing center.
One practical advantage here is the in-house passport photo service, so you can arrive, have your photo taken, and complete your application in a single visit without hunting for a separate camera shop. The acceptance window runs Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Saturday morning hours from 9:00 a.m. to noon—a useful option for applicants who cannot easily get away on a weekday.
Because Alexandria is an independent city rather than part of a surrounding county, Engleside is one of only a handful of acceptance points within city limits. Demand in this part of Northern Virginia is consistently high, so booking your appointment well in advance—especially in the spring and early-summer travel rush—will save you from a long wait.
💡 Good to know
Appointments are required and fill up quickly during peak travel months (March through July). Use the USPS online scheduling tool at tools.usps.com/rcas to secure your slot. If you need a passport in less than 14 days for urgent international travel, acceptance facilities cannot speed up processing—you would need to visit the Washington Passport Agency in downtown DC, which serves Alexandria residents and is roughly 20 minutes away via the Metro Blue Line. Bring certified copies of supporting documents; originals are typically required for first-time applicants.