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Hector P. Garcia Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Corpus Christi
The Hector P.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Passport service | By appointment via the USPS scheduler |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Hector P. Garcia Main Post Office anchors mail and passport service on the north side of Corpus Christi, sitting along Nueces Bay Boulevard near the bayfront. Named for the pioneering Corpus Christi physician and civil-rights leader, this is the city's principal USPS branch and one of its busiest counters for travelers preparing a first passport.
As a designated USPS acceptance facility, the office reviews and forwards Form DS-11 applications for first-time adult applicants, children, and anyone who cannot renew by mail. Passport photos are taken on site, so you can complete the photo and the application in one visit. Because acceptance is handled by appointment through the USPS scheduler, booking ahead saves the wait during peak travel weeks.
If this branch is fully booked, other counters across the city can help; compare your options on our Corpus Christi passport page or browse the wider Texas directory for nearby towns.
💡 Good to know
Bring an unsigned Form DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID and a copy, plus separate payments for the State Department fee and the USPS acceptance fee. Appointments open on the USPS scheduling tool, and you can review which office fits your timeline on the Corpus Christi overview.