📍 ALABAMA
Gadsden Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Gadsden
The Gadsden Main Post Office anchors the heart of downtown Gadsden at 700 Chestnut Street, a short walk from City Hall and the Coosa River waterfront.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments available; schedule at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
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| Saturday–Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Gadsden Main Post Office anchors the heart of downtown Gadsden at 700 Chestnut Street, a short walk from City Hall and the Coosa River waterfront. As the city's primary USPS facility, it handles first-time passport applications, children's passports, and replacements for lost or damaged documents — all by appointment only through the official USPS scheduling tool.
Situated in Etowah County's largest city, this post office serves applicants from surrounding communities including Attalla, Rainbow City, and Hokes Bluff who may find it more convenient than driving the roughly 80 miles southwest to the Atlanta Passport Agency. Staff here are familiar with the DS-11 application process and can guide first-time applicants through the documentation checklist on the day of their appointment.
Passport photos are not offered at this location, so plan to bring two compliant photos taken in advance. The execution fee is payable by check or money order made out to the U.S. Department of State; the separate USPS acceptance fee is paid on-site. Availability fluctuates seasonally, so booking several weeks ahead during summer is advisable.
💡 Good to know
Passport photos are not available at this location — bring two compliant 2×2-inch photos with you. For a full list of Alabama passport acceptance offices and state-specific tips, visit the Alabama passport offices page. Planning to travel from Gadsden? The Gadsden passport guide covers both local acceptance offices and the closest full-service passport agency in Atlanta.