📍 CALIFORNIA
Barstow Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Barstow
The Barstow Main Post Office on S.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment (schedule at tools.usps.com) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited — check USPS scheduler for availability |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Barstow Main Post Office on S. 2nd Avenue serves as the primary USPS passport acceptance facility for residents of the Mojave Desert's largest city. Situated near downtown Barstow, this post office handles new passport applications for adults and children, offering a convenient one-stop experience for those living across San Bernardino County's high desert communities.
Passport acceptance here operates by appointment — applicants must schedule through the USPS online scheduler at tools.usps.com before visiting. The facility collects completed DS-11 forms, verifies citizenship evidence, and takes passport photos on-site, making it a practical choice for first-time applicants who want to complete every step in a single visit.
Barstow's location along the I-15 corridor between Las Vegas and Los Angeles means many desert travelers pass through, but residents planning international travel should allow enough processing time since the nearest full passport agency — the Los Angeles Passport Agency — is approximately 115 miles southwest. See all options for the region on the Barstow passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
Appointments are required and fill up — book as early as possible, especially during spring and summer when demand across the California desert region peaks. Bring your completed DS-11 (do not sign it beforehand), proof of citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a check or money order for fees payable to the U.S. Department of State.