📍 CALIFORNIA
Downtown Riverside Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Riverside
The Downtown Riverside Post Office at 3890 Orange Street sits at the heart of the city's historic core, steps from the Fox Performing Arts Center and the Mission Inn.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Tuesday – Friday | Passport acceptance 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (appointment recommended) |
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| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (appointment recommended) |
| Sunday – Monday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Downtown Riverside Post Office at 3890 Orange Street sits at the heart of the city's historic core, steps from the Fox Performing Arts Center and the Mission Inn. Its passport acceptance window draws applicants from the surrounding office district and the University of California, Riverside campus a mile to the east, making it one of the busiest acceptance counters in the Inland Empire.
This USPS facility processes DS-11 applications for first-time applicants and minors who must appear in person with a parent or legal guardian. Passport photos are available on site for a nominal fee, which saves a separate trip to a pharmacy. Appointments are recommended via the USPS online scheduler; walk-in capacity is limited and fills quickly on weekdays.
Street parking is metered along Orange Street, and the City of Riverside Parking Garage at 3850 Orange Street is a short walk for applicants arriving by car. Riverside's full passport office directory covers all three acceptance sites in the city, and the California passport offices page connects you to acceptance locations across the state.
💡 Good to know
Book your appointment at tools.usps.com or by calling the USPS national line; walk-ins are accepted when the counter is not fully booked but are not guaranteed. Bring a completed DS-11 form, evidence of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and one passport photo (or pay the on-site fee). The government filing fee is paid by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State; the USPS acceptance fee is paid separately at the counter. If you need a passport in fewer than 14 days, skip the acceptance office step and contact the Los Angeles Passport Agency (11000 Wilshire Blvd, West LA) directly for an emergency appointment.