📍 ALABAMA
Mobile Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Mobile
The Mobile Main Post Office sits at the heart of downtown Mobile, a block from the historic waterfront on St Joseph Street.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport acceptance by appointment — call (251) 694-5969 or book via USPS online |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited appointment availability — check usps.com for current slots |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Mobile Main Post Office sits at the heart of downtown Mobile, a block from the historic waterfront on St Joseph Street. As Mobile County's primary federal postal facility, it doubles as the city's most accessible point for submitting a new U.S. passport application. Acceptance agents here are authorized to witness your DS-11 oath and verify identity documents, so first-time applicants and parents enrolling minor children can complete the entire submission process without leaving downtown.
The building is ADA-accessible and offers passport photo services on-site, sparing travelers an extra errand. Applications are accepted by appointment — scheduling ahead is strongly recommended, as walk-in slots fill quickly on weekday mornings. The nearby Mobile passport acceptance page lists all active acceptance facilities serving the area.
Routine renewals by mail (DS-82) do not need to come through this location, but the staff can hand you the correct forms and explain the mailing address. For travelers who need a passport card in addition to a book — common among Gulf Coast residents who cross into Mexico by car — this location handles both in a single appointment.
💡 Good to know
All applicants must bring original identity documents — a photocopy alone is not accepted. Children under 16 must have both parents or guardians present, or a notarized statement of consent from the absent parent. This location is one of the few acceptance offices in Mobile County, so booking your slot at least two weeks in advance is advisable. Explore the full Alabama passport office directory if you need an alternative location closer to home.