Southfield Post Office

The Southfield Post Office on West 11 Mile Road is the USPS acceptance point for the northwest corner of metro Detroit, sitting a short hop from the Northland district and the John C. Lodge Freeway. Staff here execute DS-11 applications for first-time adult applicants, children, and anyone whose passport has expired more than five years ago or was issued before their 16th birthday.

Like every Postal Service counter, passport work here runs by appointment only through the USPS scheduler at tools.usps.com/rcas/ — there are no fixed walk-in windows for applications, so book a slot before you drive over. The branch can also take your passport photo on site for an added fee, which spares you a second errand. Bring your completed form, proof of citizenship, a photo ID plus a photocopy, and separate payments for the State Department fee and the postal execution fee.

If your travel date is inside two weeks, skip the counter and go straight to a national agency instead; our Michigan passport guide explains when that route makes sense and lists other Southfield acceptance options.

Payment is split two ways: the State Department fee goes by check or money order, while the postal execution fee can be paid at the window. Minors under 16 must appear in person, and both parents or guardians need to consent. For nearby alternatives, compare hours at the other Southfield office before you commit to a time.