📍 ALABAMA
Montgomery Downtown Station
Post Office (USPS) · Montgomery
Montgomery Downtown Station sits at the heart of Alabama's capital city on Catoma Street, steps from the civic core where state government offices and federal buildings cluster.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments available; schedule via tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Montgomery Downtown Station sits at the heart of Alabama's capital city on Catoma Street, steps from the civic core where state government offices and federal buildings cluster. As one of the central USPS acceptance locations serving downtown Montgomery, this facility handles passport applications by appointment — a practical choice for state workers, Capitol Hill staffers, and residents who live or work in the mid-city neighborhoods along the Alabama River corridor.
Acceptance agents here process first-time adult and minor passport applications, verifying identity documents and witnessing the DS-11 form. Because USPS acceptance sites operate on a scheduled basis, applicants should book through the official USPS appointment tool well ahead of planned travel, particularly during the busy spring and summer seasons when demand spikes across central Alabama.
Montgomery sits roughly 160 miles southwest of the Atlanta Passport Agency — the nearest walk-in federal facility for urgent passport needs. For travelers who cannot wait for routine processing, that appointment-only agency on Peachtree Street NW in Atlanta, accessible via I-85, remains the closest option for same-day or next-day turnaround. Learn more about Alabama passport resources on the Alabama passport offices guide.
💡 Good to know
Downtown Montgomery's street parking can be limited on weekday mornings when the legislature is in session. Give yourself an extra 10–15 minutes to find a spot near Catoma Street. Bring your completed DS-11 form, original proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and your passport photo — agents cannot print forms on your behalf. Minors under 16 must have both parents or legal guardians present, or a notarized statement of consent from the absent parent. For a full checklist of everything to bring to passport offices in Montgomery, review the city page before your appointment.