📍 ILLINOIS
Springfield Post Office
Postal · Springfield
The Springfield Post Office on East Cook Street is a U.S.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (passport window hours may vary; call ahead) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (limited; call to confirm) |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Springfield Post Office on East Cook Street is a U.S. Postal Service passport acceptance facility serving the east side of Springfield, Illinois. Located at 2105 E Cook Street in the 62703 ZIP code, this location offers a convenient alternative to downtown offices for residents of eastern Sangamon County neighborhoods.
As a USPS-designated passport acceptance facility, this post office is authorized to receive, review, and submit U.S. passport applications on behalf of the Department of State. Acceptance agents verify your identity documents, witness your signature, and forward your completed application package to a regional processing center. Services include new adult and child passports as well as lost or stolen passport replacements. Passport photo services are also available on-site at most USPS locations.
Springfield is located approximately 200 miles south of Chicago — about a 3-hour drive — making the Chicago Passport Agency (101 Ida B. Wells Dr) the nearest regional passport agency for urgent same-day or next-day service needs. For routine applications, this Cook Street post office provides a straightforward and accessible path to obtaining a U.S. passport in Sangamon County.
💡 Good to know
The U.S. Department of State acceptance fee is paid separately from the passport application fee. Bring a personal check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for the application fee; the acceptance fee is paid directly to the USPS. It is strongly recommended to call (217) 788-7223 before visiting to confirm current passport window hours, as postal facilities can have variable schedules. Applicants with urgent travel within 2–3 weeks should contact the Chicago Passport Agency for an emergency appointment. For a full list of passport acceptance offices in Springfield, visit the Springfield passport guide.