📍 CONNECTICUT
Old State House Station Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Hartford
Old State House Station Post Office occupies the ground floor of a downtown Hartford commercial building on State House Square, steps from the landmark 1796 Old State House and directly in the core of the city's financial district.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport acceptance by appointment; schedule at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Closed for passport services; confirm with branch directly |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Old State House Station Post Office occupies the ground floor of a downtown Hartford commercial building on State House Square, steps from the landmark 1796 Old State House and directly in the core of the city's financial district. This compact USPS branch accepts new passport applications for adults and children, serving the large population of downtown office workers, residents of adjacent neighborhoods, and visitors to the capital who need to take care of passport paperwork close to work or public transit.
Located in the heart of Hartford's bus and CTFastrak rapid transit network, Old State House Station is one of the most transit-accessible passport sites in Greater Hartford. Photo services are not guaranteed on-site; applicants should arrange a compliant 2×2 photo before their visit. Appointments are required and can be booked through the USPS online scheduler.
This downtown branch is part of a cluster of Hartford passport facilities — compare all locations at our Hartford passport offices guide, or explore statewide resources on our Connecticut passport acceptance page.
💡 Good to know
Old State House Station is a convenient choice if you work in downtown Hartford or rely on public transportation — the CTFastrak stop and multiple CTTransit routes stop within a short walk. Bring all required documents: completed DS-11, original proof of citizenship, valid photo ID, and the acceptance fee (check or money order only). Note that passport photos may not be available on-site at this branch; confirm when booking your appointment. For expedited or emergency passport needs, the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford is approximately 77 miles south. See our Hartford passport offices overview for all available options in the city.