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Westfield Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Westfield
The Westfield Post Office, situated on West Silver Street in downtown Westfield, is the city's designated U.S.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport acceptance by appointment (see tools.usps.com for current slots) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Westfield Post Office, situated on West Silver Street in downtown Westfield, is the city's designated U.S. passport acceptance facility and the sole USPS location in Hampden County serving the Whip City's residents with first-time and child passport applications. The building is centrally located within walking distance of Westfield's City Hall and the Westfield Athenaeum, making it a convenient stop for applicants who need to gather other civic documents before submitting their paperwork.
Acceptance agents at this location review your completed DS-11 form, examine identity documents, witness your signature, and forward sealed applications directly to the National Passport Processing Center. Photo services are available on-site, which simplifies the visit for families and first-time applicants who haven't yet obtained the required 2-by-2-inch photo. Appointments are required and can be scheduled through the USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler at tools.usps.com.
Westfield sits along the Westfield River at the foot of the Berkshire foothills, roughly 97 miles west of Boston. Applicants who need their passport in hand faster than routine processing times allow should plan a trip to the Massachusetts passport acceptance network, or book an urgent appointment at the Boston Passport Agency for same-week issuance.
💡 Good to know
All first-time applicants and children under 16 must appear in person with completed DS-11 forms — do not sign the form before arriving, as the agent must witness your signature. Bring your original citizenship evidence, a photocopy, a valid government-issued photo ID, and the applicable fees. For a broader look at acceptance offices serving western Massachusetts, visit the Westfield passport guide. Routine processing currently runs several weeks; expedited service through the USPS cuts that window roughly in half.