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Portland Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Portland
The Portland Main Post Office on Forest Avenue is the city's designated passport acceptance facility, a short walk from the Parkside neighborhood and easy to reach from the Old Port and the Casco Bay waterfront.
Location & contact
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Portland Main Post Office on Forest Avenue is the city's designated passport acceptance facility, a short walk from the Parkside neighborhood and easy to reach from the Old Port and the Casco Bay waterfront. Acceptance agents here review your DS-11 application, confirm your citizenship and identity documents, witness your signature, and seal the packet for delivery to the U.S. Department of State.
This is the first stop for first-time adult applicants, all children's passports, and anyone whose current passport does not qualify for renewal by mail. Because it is the main office for Maine's largest city, it also serves surrounding Cumberland County towns, so appointment slots can be in demand.
💡 Good to know
Book your appointment through the USPS scheduler and arrive a few minutes early with a completed, unsigned DS-11, original proof of citizenship, and a valid photo ID. If your visit is part of a wider Maine trip, the Maine passport offices guide can help you compare nearby acceptance points. Call ahead to confirm the office still offers passport photos on the day of your visit.