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Lafayette Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Lafayette
The Lafayette Post Office on Moss Street is the primary passport acceptance facility serving downtown Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Passport appointments: 8:00 AM–11:45 AM and 1:00 PM–3:45 PM (by appointment via tools.usps.com/rcas/) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday–Thursday | Limited walk-in window: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (subject to change; call ahead) |
| Saturday–Sunday | No passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Lafayette Post Office on Moss Street is the primary passport acceptance facility serving downtown Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region. Situated just north of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus, this full-service USPS location handles first-time adult and child passport applications entirely by appointment, with passport photos available on-site for applicants age two and older who can sit unassisted.
Lafayette Parish residents planning international travel — whether for business tied to the area's energy sector or a family vacation — will find this location convenient to the heart of the city. Acceptance agents here verify your identity, witness your signature on DS-11, and forward the completed package directly to the State Department. Because no in-person renewals are processed at acceptance offices, applicants renewing a recently expired passport should check whether DS-82 mail-in renewal applies to their situation before booking an appointment.
For a broader look at passport acceptance options throughout Acadiana, the Lafayette, Louisiana passport office guide covers every verified facility in the area, and the Louisiana passport acceptance page provides statewide context including agency locations and current processing timelines.
💡 Good to know
All passport appointments must be scheduled in advance at tools.usps.com/rcas/ — walk-ins are only accommodated during the limited Tuesday–Thursday morning window and are not guaranteed. Bring your completed DS-11 application, proof of U.S. citizenship (original birth certificate or naturalization certificate), a valid government-issued photo ID, and two identical 2×2 passport photos if you are not using the on-site photo service. Fees are paid separately: one check or money order to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee payable to the post office. If your travel is within 14 days, contact the New Orleans Passport Center (approximately 135 miles east on I-10) for an expedited appointment rather than applying here.