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South Portland Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · South Portland
The South Portland Post Office at 15 Cottage Road operates as an authorized USPS passport acceptance facility within walking distance of the South Portland City Clerk.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment — book at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Limited appointments available — check USPS scheduler |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The South Portland Post Office at 15 Cottage Road operates as an authorized USPS passport acceptance facility within walking distance of the South Portland City Clerk. Situated just off Broadway in a familiar neighborhood retail strip, this full-service post office handles the bulk of first-time passport applications for South Portland residents who prefer the convenience of a postal acceptance agent. All appointments are scheduled through the USPS online system at tools.usps.com.
Applicants must bring a completed DS-11 form (printed but unsigned), their original citizenship evidence, a government-issued photo ID, and a passport photo. The postal clerk reviews and accepts the packet, collects the USPS acceptance fee, and forwards the sealed application directly to the National Passport Center. Passport photos are available on-site, which means applicants can often handle the entire application in a single visit.
This location serves Cumberland County commuters and South Portland families alike. Because the office is appointment-only for passport services, booking a slot at least a week in advance during peak season—typically April through June—helps avoid delays. Residents seeking urgent processing should contact the Boston Passport Agency at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, approximately two hours south.
💡 Good to know
The South Portland Post Office is one of two passport acceptance points in the city; the other is the South Portland City Clerk at 25 Cottage Road. Both require advance planning—walk-ins for passport services are not guaranteed. For a broader look at options throughout the state, see the Maine passport offices directory. Routine renewals via DS-82 do not require a visit here and can be mailed directly.