Post office
Hartford Main Post Office
141 Weston Street, Hartford, CT 06101
monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
Passport offices in Connecticut
Passport offices in Hartford, CT
4 passport acceptance locations in Hartford. 3 take passport photos on site and 4 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
Public library
Hartford Public Library
500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
monday: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Post office
Hartford Washington ST. Post Office
189 Washington ST, Hartford, CT 06106
monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
Post office
Old State House Station Post Office
80 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06123
monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Applying for a passport in Hartford, Connecticut
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Hartford — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Hartford locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
3 of the 4 facilities in Hartford take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 4 locations accept walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Connecticut page lists the nearest options, and each Hartford listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.