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New Orleans Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · New Orleans
The New Orleans Main Post Office anchors the downtown civic corridor at 701 Loyola Ave, steps from the Superdome and the heart of the Central Business District.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment — check tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday | By appointment — check tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The New Orleans Main Post Office anchors the downtown civic corridor at 701 Loyola Ave, steps from the Superdome and the heart of the Central Business District. As New Orleans' flagship postal acceptance facility, it handles passport applications for residents across Orleans Parish and the broader metro area, processing new adult passports, first-time child passports, and applications requiring replacement of lost or stolen documents.
The building sits within easy reach of the Canal Street streetcar line, making it accessible without a car for applicants coming from the French Quarter, Tremé, and Mid-City. Applicants should schedule appointments through the USPS online scheduler before arriving, as walk-in capacity is limited at this busy downtown location. Bring the completed DS-11 form, proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, passport photos, and the applicable fees.
For travelers who need a passport urgently, the New Orleans passport offices page explains how this location relates to the nearby federal passport agency at One Canal Place. Routine processing through this acceptance facility typically takes several weeks; expedited service through the State Department is available for an additional fee.
💡 Good to know
The New Orleans Passport Center — a federal agency at One Canal Place, 365 Canal St — is located only a few blocks away and handles urgent travel needs by appointment. If your trip is within 14 days, contact that agency directly. For standard new applications, this Main Post Office acceptance facility is one of the most convenient options in Louisiana. Parking is available on surrounding streets and in nearby garages along Loyola Ave.