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Commonwealth Station Post Office

Post Office (USPS) · Fullerton

Commonwealth Station sits at the intersection of two of Fullerton's most traveled corridors — East Commonwealth Avenue and the surrounding historic downtown grid.

Location & contact

🕑 Hours

Monday – FridayPassport acceptance Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, by appointment; call (714) 879-1859 to confirm
SaturdayClosed for passport services; call to verify any exceptions
SundayClosed

📍 Location & contact

Address202 E. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton 92836
Plus Code8554V3CH+28
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At a glance
Downtown Fullerton locationBy appointment onlyNear Amtrak/Metrolink stationWeekday acceptance window

📖 About this office

Commonwealth Station sits at the intersection of two of Fullerton's most traveled corridors — East Commonwealth Avenue and the surrounding historic downtown grid. This USPS branch passport acceptance counter is a practical choice for residents of the 92836 zip code and for anyone whose schedule keeps them close to Fullerton's commercial center or the Amtrak/Metrolink station a few blocks north.

Like all USPS acceptance agents, appointments are required and are booked through the national USPS scheduler. The clerks here are trained acceptance agents who review your application packet, photograph your identification, collect the acceptance fee, and send everything forward sealed. Hours for passport services run Monday through Friday with limited Saturday availability — call ahead to confirm the current schedule.

Travelers who find they need faster processing can review the full range of Orange County options in our Fullerton passport guide, including tips on when to escalate to the Los Angeles Passport Agency for same-day or next-day issuance.

💡 Good to know

Commonwealth Station's central Fullerton location means street parking is competitive, especially mid-morning. The USPS lot on the side street is your best bet on weekdays before 11 AM. Bring your original identity documents — no photocopies accepted in lieu of originals — and arrive a few minutes early since walk-ins are not accepted for passport services. Our California passport guide outlines which documents you need for adult versus child applications so you can prepare a complete packet before your appointment.

⭐ Services

New adult passport (DS-11)
Child/minor passport (DS-11)
Passport renewal guidance (by mail, DS-82)
Passport photo services (inquire when booking)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is Commonwealth Station the same as Fullerton's downtown post office?
Commonwealth Station is a full-service USPS branch located on E. Commonwealth Ave in central Fullerton. It is distinct from the Fullerton Main Post Office on Chapman Ave, though both offer passport acceptance services by appointment.
What is the passport acceptance fee at this location?
USPS charges a separate acceptance fee (typically around $35) on top of the State Department application fees. Confirm the current fee amount when you book your appointment, as fees are set by USPS policy and may change.

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