📍 CONNECTICUT
Groton Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Groton
The Groton Post Office on Plaza Street has long served as southeastern Connecticut's most accessible point for passport application submissions.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tue, Wed & Fri | Walk-in window: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Saturday | Passport appointments: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Groton Post Office on Plaza Street has long served as southeastern Connecticut's most accessible point for passport application submissions. Situated in the heart of Groton's commercial center, this USPS location accepts completed DS-11 and DS-82 forms, verifies applicants' identity documents, witnesses signatures, and forwards applications to the regional processing center — making it the go-to stop for first-time applicants and those applying for a child's passport in New London County.
Appointments are required for most passport services here and can be booked through the USPS online scheduling tool or by calling the office directly. Walk-in slots are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. for those with flexible schedules. Passport photos are available on-site, sparing applicants an extra errand before their appointment.
Groton sits at the mouth of the Thames River across from New London, and many residents find this downtown post office far more convenient than making the roughly 90-mile drive to the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford. For a full list of acceptance locations across the state, visit the Connecticut passport offices directory.
💡 Good to know
Appointments book quickly, especially in spring and summer — schedule at least two weeks ahead via tools.usps.com. Bring your original identity documents (birth certificate, government-issued ID) and a completed DS-11 form; do not sign the form before your appointment. Applicants who need a passport urgently within 14 days should contact the Groton passport page for guidance on reaching the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford.