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Des Moines Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Des Moines
The Des Moines Post Office on South 216th Street is the main USPS counter serving this Puget Sound suburb, and it doubles as the busiest passport acceptance point in town.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Des Moines Post Office on South 216th Street is the main USPS counter serving this Puget Sound suburb, and it doubles as the busiest passport acceptance point in town. Staff here witness your signature, verify your identity and forward a first-time or child application on to the State Department for you.
Because it sits close to the city's marina and downtown core, this branch is a convenient stop for residents of central and eastern Des Moines who want to keep everything in one visit. Passport photos are taken on site, so you can arrive without a printed headshot and leave with a complete packet.
Acceptance is handled by appointment rather than at the walk-up window, so book a slot before you go. If this branch is full, the other Des Moines office or a nearby city listed on our Washington passport page may have earlier openings.
💡 Good to know
Call ahead to reserve a time and to confirm which payment methods the counter accepts for the acceptance fee; the passport fee itself goes to the State Department by check. For a fuller rundown of local options, see our Des Moines passport guide.