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Passport Photos at USPS—Service Information
Working hours
avg. 8 am–5 pm
Digital photo availability
No
Acceptance guarantee
Yes
Availability by today
Yes
Home delivery
No
Price
$15.00
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USPS Passport Photos in Detail
Post offices are one of the most popular places to get photos for passports. Below, we compiled all the essential information about the USPS passport photos.
Passport photos at USPS—service information
Wondering how to take passport photos at a USPS post office?
First things first—
USPS post offices don’t offer walk-in passport photo services, so you need to make an appointment.
Go to the USPS passport photo appointment website, and schedule a visit at a specific location. Make sure to select the correct type of service—passport photo service for the first-time application or renewal.
Once you arrive, a USPS employee will take your US passport picture in-store and print out two photocopies you can then use for your passport application.
How long does it take to get a passport photo at USPS?
The appointment itself will take around 15 minutes. However, you should arrive at the USPS office 10 minutes ahead of time.
All in all, the entire service is in the ballpark of 25–30 minutes. This doesn’t include the time you need to get there and back.
USPS digital passport photos
If you need a digital passport photo for online submission, you’ll need to look for a different service. USPS offices don’t provide digital photocopies, only 2x2-inch photo printouts.
Passport Photo Online can come in handy here—you can get your digital passport photo ready at home. We will check and verify your picture so that it meets all the official requirements.
USPS passport picture printing services
USPS policy on printing passport photos states that you can only print the photos taken at the facility.
You cannot bring your own photos and use USPS as a printing service only.
Your digital passport photo taken with Passport Photo Online can be printed on a 4x6’’ template for pennies at one of the following stores/pharmacies:
- Walgreens: $0.35
- Walmart: $0.25
- CVS: $0.39
Learn more about 2x2 passport photo tools in our article.
How much does it cost to take a passport photo at USPS?
The cost of a passport photo at USPS will round up to $15.00—this fee includes the photo-taking service and two passport photo prints.
Why not do it at home?
Our AI will automatically convert your image into a passport photo. Then, our photo expert will double-check the picture to ensure it meets all official guidelines.
Download your digital passport photo or order photo prints with free delivery. The best part? We guarantee 100% compliance or 200% of your purchase costs back.
Our AI will automatically convert your image into a passport photo. Then, our photo expert will double-check the picture to ensure it meets all official guidelines.
Download your digital passport photo or order photo prints with free delivery. The best part? We guarantee 100% compliance or 200% of your purchase costs back.
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FAQ
No, but the vast majority of the USPS post offices do take passport photos compliant with all State Department requirements. Check with your local post office for more information.
USPS doesn’t serve walk-in customers, so you’ll have to schedule an appointment at a local post office of your choice using the USPS website. You can also select a specific date to find the nearest post office with available appointments that day. Taking a passport photo will take around 15 minutes.
Yes, but only those taken at USPS. If you want to print your own passport picture, it’s best to print it on a 4x6 template at a store. You can easily get a compliant passport photo template with Passport Photo Online.
Your passport photos taken at the post office will cost you around $15.00.
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