📍 MASSACHUSETTS
Milk Street Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Boston
Milk Street Post Office sits in the heart of Boston's Financial District, one block south of the Old State House and steps from Faneuil Hall.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | Passport appointments accepted; schedule via tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Milk Street Post Office sits in the heart of Boston's Financial District, one block south of the Old State House and steps from Faneuil Hall. Its central location makes it a convenient first stop for downtown workers, tourists extending a trip, and residents of the Waterfront neighborhood who need to kick off a first-time passport application.
Acceptance agents here review your completed DS-11, verify your identity documents, witness your signature, and collect the applicable fees on behalf of the State Department. Passport photo services are available on-site, so you can arrive prepared or take care of both steps in a single visit. Scheduling is handled through the USPS online appointment tool before you come in.
Because this office is squarely inside the city, it's worth knowing that the Boston city page lists every acceptance facility across the metro, and the Massachusetts passport guide covers processing timelines and the nearby Boston Passport Agency on Causeway Street for travelers with urgent departures.
💡 Good to know
The Financial District location means parking is limited and expensive — the MBTA is the practical choice. Take the Orange or Blue Line to State Station, or the Green Line to Government Center, and you're less than a five-minute walk away. The office is busiest mid-morning on weekdays; booking an early slot reduces wait time at the counter.
First-time applicants should arrive with a printed confirmation of their USPS appointment, a completed DS-11 (do not sign it in advance), original proof of citizenship, a valid photo ID, and the government fee. If you're also printing a photo here, staff will guide you through sizing requirements. For a broader look at acceptance locations across Suffolk County, the Boston passport office page lists nearby alternatives.