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Bellingham Main Post Office

Post Office (USPS) · Bellingham

The Bellingham Main Post Office on Prospect Street, a short walk from the downtown waterfront, is a designated passport acceptance facility for Whatcom County's largest city.

Location & contact

📍 Location & contact

Address315 Prospect St, Bellingham 98225
Plus Code84WVQG39+P8
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Downtown location on Prospect StreetAppointment-based passport acceptanceFirst-time and child applications welcome

📖 About this office

The Bellingham Main Post Office on Prospect Street, a short walk from the downtown waterfront, is a designated passport acceptance facility for Whatcom County's largest city. Clerks here witness your signature on Form DS-11, verify your identifying documents, and seal your completed application into the envelope that travels to the State Department for processing.

This USPS location handles first-time adult applications, applications for children, and cases where a previous passport can't be renewed by mail. Passport service is offered by appointment through the official USPS scheduler rather than on a walk-in basis, so book your slot before you arrive with your paperwork already completed.

Because it sits close to Interstate 5 and the Bellingham city core, this branch is a convenient stop for residents of the surrounding Bellingham neighborhoods and for travelers heading north toward the Canadian border crossings.

💡 Good to know

Bring your completed but unsigned DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID with a photocopy, and separate payments for the State Department fee and the USPS acceptance fee. If you also need the Whatcom County Treasurer's counter or want to weigh options nearby, see the full list on our Bellingham passport page. Same-day photos may be available on site, but confirm when you reserve.

⭐ Services

New adult passport (DS-11)
Child/minor passport
Passport renewal (by mail info)
Passport photos (if offered)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment for passport service at the Bellingham post office?
Yes. USPS handles passport acceptance by appointment through its official scheduler. Reserve a time before visiting so a clerk is available to witness your application.
Can I renew my passport at this location?
Most adult renewals are done by mail with Form DS-82 and don't require an in-person appearance. Use this office for first-time applications, children's passports, or renewals that don't qualify for the mail-in route.

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