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Burlington Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Burlington
At 300 N Main Street, a short walk from the riverfront and the Des Moines County courthouse, sits the city's downtown USPS branch, the Burlington Post Office.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
At 300 N Main Street, a short walk from the riverfront and the Des Moines County courthouse, sits the city's downtown USPS branch, the Burlington Post Office. It is a designated passport acceptance facility, so a trained agent reviews your DS-11 in person, witnesses your signature, and seals the packet before it goes to the U.S. Department of State. This is the route for anyone applying for the first time, renewing a passport that cannot be mailed in, or replacing one that was lost or damaged.
Passport service here is handled by appointment through the USPS scheduler or by calling the branch, which keeps the wait short. If you would rather deal with the county instead, the Recorder's Office a block north is the other option in town. Fees and the document checklist don't change anywhere in Iowa, so review the state passport guide before dropping by.
💡 Good to know
Street and lot parking is available around the downtown block, and the office is close to other errands along Jefferson and Main. Book your slot at tools.usps.com or call ahead, and bring a check or money order for the State Department fee — cards do not cover that portion. If the post office is fully booked, the county Recorder's Office nearby is a good backup.