Packages going to certain places (including Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore destinations), or containing hazardous materials or live animals may receive slower service. In most cases, the expected delivery date that is printed on your receipt or provided at checkout will reflect a delivery time of 1, 2, or 3 days based on origin, destination, and Post Office ™ acceptance time. For additional information, visit the Postage Calculator. Appropriate passport photo, if passport photo services are not available at the selected Post Office location Passport applications for children under 16 have special requirements. Scheduled delivery date and time depends on origin, destination, and Post Office ™ acceptance time. Cant find what youre looking for Visit FAQs for answers to common questions about USPS locations and services.
See the International Mail Manual for availability and limitations of coverage. Purchased insurance replaces ordinary indemnity coverage. Eligible to Renew by Mail: Select Renew by Mail below and follow the instructions for mailing your renewal form to the State Department. You must Renew by Mail if you are eligible. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Not available with Flat Rate envelopes and small Flat Rate boxes or when shipping to certain destinations. You Cant Make Passport Renewal Appointments. Thousands of Post Offices accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. nient to apply for a passport with the Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler (RCAS) tool. Routine appointments are usually easier to get than those at regional passport agencies. Choose the passport service you need, along with the number of adults and minors who need appointments. For details regarding claim exclusions, see Sections 609.4.3 (Non-payable Claims), 609 (Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage), and 503.4 (Insured Mail) of the Domestic Mail Manual. Currently, the only way to schedule an appointment is to call the National Passport Information Center at 1-87 (TDD/TTY 1-88) from 8:00 a.m. Available only with certain products and to certain domestic destinations. For details on free Package Pickup, go to Schedule a Pickup.