📍 PENNSYLVANIA
Scranton Downtown Station
Post Office (USPS) · Scranton
The Scranton Downtown Station occupies a central spot on North Washington Avenue in the heart of Scranton's commercial district, making it the most accessible passport acceptance point for residents of Hill Section, South Side, and anyone commuting through downtown.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments by appointment only — schedule at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Walk-in passport hours 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (limited — call to confirm) |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Scranton Downtown Station occupies a central spot on North Washington Avenue in the heart of Scranton's commercial district, making it the most accessible passport acceptance point for residents of Hill Section, South Side, and anyone commuting through downtown. The post office accepts complete DS-11 passport applications by appointment, with agents authorized to verify identity documents and witness signatures on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.
Unlike the Main Post Office on Stafford Avenue, this downtown branch does not offer on-site passport photo services, so plan to obtain your photos beforehand — many nearby pharmacies and print shops in downtown Scranton provide this service. Appointments are booked through the USPS scheduler at tools.usps.com or by calling the location directly. The downtown setting also makes it straightforward to combine your passport errand with other city-center stops on the same trip.
Travelers who need to understand the full picture of passport options across the region — including processing timelines and expediting routes — will find everything laid out on the Pennsylvania passport offices guide. For urgent same-week travel, the Philadelphia Passport Agency (~2 hours 15 minutes south via I-476) remains the nearest walk-in agency requiring an appointment.
💡 Good to know
Because this branch does not provide passport photos, arriving with two identical 2×2-inch photos already in hand will keep your appointment moving smoothly. If you forget, several pharmacies and copy centers within a short walk in downtown Scranton can produce compliant photos. To compare both Scranton locations side by side and see current availability, visit the Scranton passport offices page. Note that Tuesday morning walk-in slots are limited and fill quickly; a scheduled appointment on any weekday is more reliable. Both parents or legal guardians must accompany minors under 16, or one parent must provide a notarized DS-3053 consent form.