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New Haven Main Post Office

Post Office (USPS) · New Haven

The New Haven Main Post Office at 50 Brewery Street is the city's primary mail facility, sitting just off the harbor near the I-95 and I-91 interchange.

Location & contact

🕑 Hours

AppointmentsBy appointment via the USPS scheduler

📍 Location & contact

Address50 Brewery Street, New Haven 06511
Plus Code87H973XJ+P3
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At a glance
Central downtown locationMain USPS office for the cityFirst-time & child applications

📖 About this office

The New Haven Main Post Office at 50 Brewery Street is the city's primary mail facility, sitting just off the harbor near the I-95 and I-91 interchange. As the busiest counter in town, it handles a steady stream of first-time passport applicants alongside its regular postal traffic, which makes it a practical choice for families and downtown workers who want one central stop.

Passport acceptance here is handled by trained USPS agents who witness your signature, verify your citizenship documents, and forward everything to the State Department. This is where you go to submit a brand-new adult book, a first passport for a child, or a card for driving across the Canadian border. It is not a same-day service, so plan ahead of any travel.

Because Brewery Street is a working distribution hub as well as a retail office, parking and entry can differ from a small neighborhood branch. Confirm the passport counter's schedule before you arrive, and see our New Haven passport guide to compare it with the Yale Station and Westville branches.

💡 Good to know

Passport acceptance at USPS counters is by appointment only; book your slot at tools.usps.com/rcas before you drive over. Bring an unsigned application, proof of citizenship, a photo ID plus a copy, and separate payment for the State Department fee and the acceptance fee. If your trip is inside two weeks, the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford handles urgent cases instead.

⭐ Services

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can I get a passport the same day at the New Haven Main Post Office?
No. USPS counters accept and forward applications to the State Department; routine processing takes several weeks. For travel within 14 days, use the Connecticut Passport Agency in Stamford.
Do I need an appointment at 50 Brewery Street?
Yes, passport acceptance is by appointment. Reserve a time through the USPS scheduler rather than assuming walk-in availability at this busy main office.

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