📍 SOUTH CAROLINA
Beaufort Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Beaufort
The Beaufort Main Post Office on Charles Street serves as the primary federal passport acceptance facility for residents of Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment — book via tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited slots — check USPS scheduler for availability |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Beaufort Main Post Office on Charles Street serves as the primary federal passport acceptance facility for residents of Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands. Situated in the heart of downtown Beaufort's historic district, this USPS location processes first-time passport applications and replacement documents for applicants across Beaufort County.
Acceptance appointments are required and must be scheduled through the USPS online scheduler. Bring your completed DS-11 form, proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid photo ID, and two passport photos — the office does not guarantee on-site photo services, so arriving with photos already in hand saves time. The Beaufort passport acceptance page lists additional locations in town if this office's appointment slots are full.
Beaufort sits at the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, and many applicants here are planning trips to the Caribbean or Europe from the nearby Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Processing timelines at USPS reflect national standards — routine service currently takes several weeks, so plan accordingly or consider expediting through the mail.
💡 Good to know
All passport acceptance at this USPS location is by appointment only — walk-ins are not accepted for passport services. If you need urgent travel documents within 14 days, you will need to make an appointment at the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, GA (~287 miles, roughly 5 hours by car). The $35 acceptance fee is separate from the State Department's application fee paid by check or money order.