📍 RHODE ISLAND
Newport Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Newport
The Newport Post Office on Thames Street sits at the heart of this storied coastal city, just steps from Newport Harbor and the historic wharves that once made Newport one of colonial America's busiest ports.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment — book via tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited window; verify current availability online |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Newport Post Office on Thames Street sits at the heart of this storied coastal city, just steps from Newport Harbor and the historic wharves that once made Newport one of colonial America's busiest ports. As a USPS passport acceptance facility, it serves first-time applicants, those applying for child passports, and anyone replacing a lost or stolen passport in one of the most visited destinations in New England.
Appointments for passport acceptance are required and can be scheduled through the USPS online appointment system at tools.usps.com. Bring your completed DS-11 application, original citizenship document, a photocopy of that document, government-issued photo ID, and your application fees — the office does not process applications on-site but forwards sealed packages to the regional passport facility for review.
Located within easy reach of Newport's waterfront restaurants, Bellevue Avenue mansions, and the Cliff Walk, this post office is a practical stop for travelers planning international trips from Aquidneck Island. Passport photos are available at the counter, saving applicants a separate errand before their appointment.
💡 Good to know
Newport Post Office accepts passport applications by appointment only — walk-ins are not guaranteed service. You must bring a completed DS-11 form and all required supporting documents. For an overview of all passport acceptance locations serving Newport County, visit the Newport passport offices page. Rhode Island residents needing emergency same-day service must travel to the Rhode Island passport resources page for guidance on reaching the Boston Passport Agency, which handles urgent requests by appointment.