📍 CALIFORNIA
Excelsior Station Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · San Francisco
Excelsior Station Post Office serves one of San Francisco's most culturally diverse working neighborhoods, located on Onondaga Avenue in the Excelsior District near the city's southern edge.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | Walk-ins: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM; Appointments: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| Saturday | Walk-ins: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM; Appointments: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Excelsior Station Post Office serves one of San Francisco's most culturally diverse working neighborhoods, located on Onondaga Avenue in the Excelsior District near the city's southern edge. The facility is a full passport acceptance office authorized by the U.S. Department of State, with both walk-in windows and scheduled appointments available throughout the week.
One practical advantage here is on-site passport photo service — travelers can get their photo taken and submit their application in a single visit. Staff are experienced with DS-11 first-time applications, child passports where both parents or guardians must be present, and the document requirements that commonly trip up applicants. The office also sees Saturday availability for those who cannot take time away from work during the week.
The Excelsior is a short BART or bus ride from the San Francisco Passport Agency at 450 Golden Gate Ave, which handles expedited applications for travelers with urgent departures. Routine applications submitted at Excelsior Station follow standard federal processing times. See all locations across the city on the San Francisco passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
Excelsior Station is one of the few San Francisco post offices offering passport photos on-site, allowing applicants to complete the full application process in a single stop. Walk-in slots fill quickly during the brief morning window, so arriving early or booking an afternoon appointment is advisable. Both parents or legal guardians must accompany any child under 16. Saturday appointments make this a strong option for applicants who work weekdays. For broader context on what to expect across the region, the California passport acceptance offices guide covers requirements statewide.