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El Centro Post Office

Passport office in El Centro, CA

1598 W Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243

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About the El Centro Post Office passport office

El Centro Post Office is a USPS Post Office passport acceptance facility at 1598 W Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. Its published passport acceptance hours are: Monday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Tuesday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Wednesday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Thursday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Friday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Saturday 09:00–12:00. Visits: appointment hours vary by day.

Good to know

Hours: 9:00am to 11:00am - 12:00pm to 3:00pm _ Mon - Fri, by appointment only. Call (800)801-9801

Services

  • New applications

Passport application acceptance: listed in the State Department facility records.

Passport photos: Listed as available on-site; confirm when booking.

Visits: Appointment hours vary by day. Confirm available appointments with USPS before visiting.

Eligible renewals use Form DS-82 by mail or the official online renewal service—not an in-person renewal at this counter.

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El Centro Post Office passport FAQ

Where is the El Centro Post Office passport office?

El Centro Post Office is located at 1598 W Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. Phone: (800) 801-9801.

What are the passport hours at El Centro Post Office?

Published passport acceptance hours: Monday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Tuesday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Wednesday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Thursday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Friday 09:00–11:00, 12:00–15:00 (by appointment); Saturday 09:00–12:00. These are acceptance hours, not live appointment availability.

Do I need an appointment at El Centro Post Office?

Appointment hours vary by day. USPS passport appointments are booked through the official USPS scheduler.

Can I get a passport photo at El Centro Post Office?

Passport photos are listed as available on-site. Confirm when booking.

Can I renew my passport at El Centro Post Office?

Most adults renewing an eligible passport (Form DS-82) must renew by mail or through the State Department's online renewal, not at an acceptance facility. Use this office for first-time adult passports, children under 16, or if your previous passport was lost, stolen or damaged (Form DS-11).

What should I bring to apply for a passport in El Centro?

Bring a completed, unsigned Form DS-11, original proof of U.S. citizenship plus a photocopy, a valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one passport photo, and separate payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.

How long does it take to get a passport from El Centro, CA?

Processing time is set by the U.S. Department of State, not this office, and is the same nationwide. Check the current routine and expedited times on travel.state.gov; expedited service costs an extra $60.

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This is a USPS-operated acceptance facility, so appointments are made in the official USPS scheduler. We pre-fill your answers, open it for you, and track the appointment here.

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ZIP code
92243
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Appointment type
Passport application
Number of applicants
1
Every applicant needs their own slot
Passport photo needed
No
Facility
El Centro Post Office — El Centro, CA
Preferred date
First available

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