Passport Acceptance Offices in Portland, Maine

Portland is the largest city in Maine and the commercial heart of Cumberland County, wrapped around the working waterfront of Casco Bay. Its historic Old Port district, ferry terminals to the Casco Bay islands, and steady stream of travelers heading abroad from a maritime city all make a valid passport a common errand here. If you live in Portland or the surrounding towns, you can start that errand close to home.

Passport acceptance in Portland is handled at the city's main post office on Forest Avenue. There, a trained acceptance agent witnesses your signature, verifies your identity documents, and forwards your completed DS-11 application to the U.S. Department of State for processing. It is the standard route for first-time applicants, children, and anyone who cannot renew by mail.

Because Portland anchors so much of southern Maine, the same office serves residents from nearby communities such as South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, and Cape Elizabeth. Appointments fill up during spring and early summer, so it pays to book ahead of a planned trip.

For a wider view of where to apply across the state, see our Maine passport offices overview, which lists acceptance facilities region by region.

Bring a completed but unsigned DS-11 form, proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment before your visit. The acceptance agent must watch you sign, so do not sign the form in advance. If you are also renewing an adult passport that qualifies for mail-in renewal, you may not need an in-person visit at all — see the Portland passport office details below to decide which path fits your situation.