USPS Post Office · Official passport acceptance facility
NEW BEDFORD MAIN POST OFFICE
Accepts new passport applications (Form DS-11) in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Listed in the U.S. Department of State's official facility database, with phone, hours and services below.
Before you visit
Book on the USPS scheduler
This location books passport slots online — direct link.
Talk to a real person
The shortcut through the passport line's phone menu (NPIC).
What to bring
DS-11 unsigned, evidence, ID, photo, two payments — the checklist.
Exact 2026 fees
$165 first adult book all-in. Full table, who pays what to whom.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM) |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM) |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM) |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM) |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed / not listed |
To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler.
Source: U.S. Department of State facility locator. Confirm hours by phone — passport windows often differ from general business hours.
Busy and quiet times
- Quietest: mid-morning and mid-afternoon, Tuesday to Thursday — and scheduler slots released for those windows go last.
- Busiest: Mondays, lunchtime, Saturdays (this location has Saturday passport hours — expect lines), and January through summer as travel season peaks.
- Rule of thumb: passport windows close intake before posted closing when the day's capacity fills — earlier in your visit beats later.
Before you go: 60-second checklist
- Form DS-11 filled out but unsigned — you sign in front of the acceptance agent.
- Citizenship evidence (birth certificate or old passport) + a photocopy on plain paper.
- Photo ID (driver's license) + photocopy.
- One 2x2 photo — or have it taken here on-site.
- Two payments: application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State", and the $35 execution fee to the facility. Full fee table.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at NEW BEDFORD MAIN POST OFFICE?
To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler.
Can I get passport photos here?
Yes — this facility offers on-site passport photo service (fee applies, typically around $15). You can also bring your own compliant 2x2 photo.
What should I bring?
Completed Form DS-11 (do not sign it beforehand), proof of U.S. citizenship plus a photocopy, valid photo ID plus a photocopy, one passport photo, and payment: the application fee by check or money order to "U.S. Department of State" and the $35 execution fee paid separately to the facility.
How much does it cost?
For a first-time adult passport book: $130 application fee + $35 execution fee = $165 total. Minors under 16: $100 + $35. Add $60 for expedited processing. See our full fee breakdown for cards, renewals and delivery options.
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