📍 SOUTH CAROLINA
East Bay Station
Post Office (USPS) · Charleston
East Bay Station sits in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown, a short walk from the waterfront and the city's iconic antebellum architecture.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | Acceptance by appointment only — book at tools.usps.com/rcas/ |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed for passport services |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
East Bay Station sits in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown, a short walk from the waterfront and the city's iconic antebellum architecture. This USPS post office is one of the most convenient options for peninsula residents and visitors who need to submit a new passport application, renew a document in person, or handle applications for minors.
As a designated passport acceptance facility, the station processes applications for first-time adult and minor passports and replacement passports for those that are lost, stolen, or damaged. All appointments are required — walk-in slots are not guaranteed, so booking through tools.usps.com/rcas/ well in advance is strongly recommended, especially during the busy spring and summer travel seasons. Passport photos are available on-site, saving you an extra stop before your appointment.
Charleston County residents in the historic district, downtown neighborhoods, or the lower peninsula will find East Bay Station the most accessible option. For an overview of all acceptance locations across the state, the South Carolina passport offices guide lists every verified facility.
💡 Good to know
East Bay Station is steps from Charleston's main thoroughfares and easily reachable by foot from many downtown hotels and neighborhoods. Bring your completed DS-11 form, proof of US citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a passport photo. Because appointments fill quickly in peak season, secure your slot at least several weeks out. If your travel is urgent (within 14 days), Charleston County is one of the few places in the country served by a dedicated passport agency — the Charleston Passport Center in North Charleston offers expedited same-day processing by appointment through the National Passport Information Center. For other locations serving the metro, see the Charleston passport offices page.