Post office
Providence Annex Post Office
2 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903
monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Passport offices in Rhode Island
Passport offices in Providence, RI
3 passport acceptance locations in Providence. 3 take passport photos on site and 3 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
Post office
Providence Main Post Office
C/O Mowu, Providence, RI 02904
monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Post office
Providence Post Office (Elmwood Station)
820 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Applying for a passport in Providence, Rhode Island
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Providence — 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 Providence locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
3 of the 3 facilities in Providence take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 3 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 Rhode Island page lists the nearest options, and each Providence listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.