📍 PENNSYLVANIA
Federal Square Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Harrisburg
Federal Square Post Office sits at the heart of downtown Harrisburg, steps from Market Square and the Susquehanna River waterfront.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment — call 717-238-2202 or book at tools.usps.com |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Federal Square Post Office sits at the heart of downtown Harrisburg, steps from Market Square and the Susquehanna River waterfront. This centrally located USPS acceptance facility serves state government employees, Capitol district residents, and visitors who need to handle passport paperwork without leaving the city center.
Passport acceptance is by appointment only — call 717-238-2202 or schedule online at tools.usps.com to book your slot. The office accepts applications for new adult passports, child passports, and can direct you on mail-in renewal options. Bring your completed DS-11 form, proof of citizenship, government-issued photo ID, and a passport photo.
For travelers who need expedited processing or have a trip under 14 days away, the Philadelphia Passport Agency (~106 miles east on I-76, roughly a 1 hr 45 min drive) handles urgent in-person appointments. Our Harrisburg passport office guide lists all local acceptance locations, and the Pennsylvania passport acceptance office directory covers every corner of the state.
💡 Good to know
This location is appointment-only — walk-ins for passport acceptance are not accepted. Schedule via USPS online scheduler or phone before you arrive. No passport photos are taken at the counter here; plan to get your photo at a nearby pharmacy or bring one that meets State Department specifications. If your trip is within two weeks, bypass local acceptance offices entirely and make an appointment directly at the Philadelphia Passport Agency for same-day or next-day service.