Columbus Main Post Office

The main Columbus post office on 24th Avenue is the one-stop option in town: it accepts passport applications and takes passport photos on site, so first-time applicants and families can finish everything in a single visit. Like most USPS acceptance locations, passport service here runs by appointment through the USPS online scheduler, which keeps waits short even when the retail lobby is busy. Staff will check your DS-11, witness your signature, and mail the packet to the State Department for standard processing.

If your schedule is tight during the day, note that the county's courthouse acceptance office stays open over lunch as an alternative. Either way, this is routine service only — for expedited help you'd travel out of state. See the shared Nebraska passport overview for fees and the documents to bring.

Book your passport appointment through tools.usps.com rather than assuming walk-in service. The post office has its own parking lot on 24th Avenue, and having your photo taken here saves a separate errand. Children under 16 must attend with both parents or guardians. Compare it with the district court option if you prefer a government counter.