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Charlottesville Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Charlottesville
The Charlottesville Main Post Office on Seminole Trail is the city's primary USPS passport acceptance facility, positioned on the north side of Charlottesville near the Albemarle County line.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday | By appointment (schedule at tools.usps.com/rcas/) |
|---|---|
| Saturday | By appointment (limited slots — book early) |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Charlottesville Main Post Office on Seminole Trail is the city's primary USPS passport acceptance facility, positioned on the north side of Charlottesville near the Albemarle County line. Walk-in passport service is not available here — all applications are processed by appointment through the USPS online scheduler, ensuring applicants receive dedicated counter time with a trained acceptance agent.
This location accepts DS-11 applications for first-time adult passports, passports for children, and name-change renewals requiring in-person submission. Agents verify identity documents, witness signatures, and forward sealed application packages to a regional processing center on your behalf. Passport photos are also available on site, sparing applicants a separate stop before their appointment.
Charlottesville is an independent city in Virginia, meaning it sits outside Albemarle County's jurisdiction — a distinction that occasionally surprises first-time residents searching for local government services. For a broader look at passport acceptance options across the commonwealth, the Virginia passport offices directory covers hundreds of facilities statewide.
💡 Good to know
Appointments fill quickly in spring and early summer — book several weeks ahead if your travel date is firm. Bring your completed DS-11 form, original proof of citizenship, government-issued photo ID, one 2×2 passport photo (or purchase one at this location), and the correct fees: the acceptance fee is paid to USPS while the application fee is paid by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State. For a complete list of passport acceptance offices in Charlottesville, including the City Treasurer's option downtown, check the city directory page.