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Des Moines Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Des Moines
The Des Moines Post Office on Second Avenue is the primary USPS passport acceptance facility serving central Iowa's capital city.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | Passport acceptance by appointment (book at tools.usps.com/rcas/); limited walk-in slots Tue–Thu approximately 10:00 am–11:30 am |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Des Moines Post Office on Second Avenue is the primary USPS passport acceptance facility serving central Iowa's capital city. Situated on the eastern side of downtown Des Moines, this location handles a high volume of first-time applicants and families applying for children's passports throughout the year.
Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be booked through the USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler at tools.usps.com/rcas/. Walk-in slots are sometimes available Tuesday through Thursday in the late morning, but demand during spring travel season often fills those quickly. Staff can process new adult applications, child applications requiring both parents or a statement of consent, and second-passport requests.
Iowa residents planning urgent international travel should note that this office is an acceptance facility only — it forwards completed applications to a processing center. If your departure is within 14 days, the Minneapolis Passport Agency (~244 miles north on I-35) handles emergency appointments. More on statewide options is available on the Iowa passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
Book your slot at least two to three weeks out during the January–May rush, when demand from spring break and summer travelers peaks. Bring originals of your proof of citizenship and government-issued photo ID — photocopies alone will not be accepted. The post office sits near the Iowa State Capitol grounds, so parking in the area lots on weekday mornings is easier before 9 am. For a full list of documents and guidance on all Polk County locations, visit the Des Moines passport offices hub.