Southwest Post Office

45 L St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Contact Numbers

Phone: 202-523-2590
Fax: 202-523-2932
TTY: 877-889-2457
Toll-Free: 1-800-Ask-USPS® (275-8777)

Retail Hours







Lobby Hours
PO Box Access Available

Monday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday Closed

Last Collection Times

Monday 5:00pm
Tuesday 5:00pm
Wednesday 5:00pm
Thursday 5:00pm
Friday 5:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
Sunday Closed

Passport Appointment Hours*

Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 11:30am
Sunday Closed

  • Visit our Passport FAQ page for a complete overview of what to bring, what you need to know, and how long it will take.
  • You will need two forms of Identification with copies.
  • A passport quality photo. Available at location.
  • The appropriate application form printed and filled out, and the required fee for applying or renewing.
  • You can find up to date costs, information, and forms at the State Departments Travel Site

*An appointment is required to apply for or renew US Passports. Please Call or schedule online.

  • Burial Flags
  • Business Line
  • Business Reply Mail Account Balance
  • Business Reply Mail New Permit
  • Duck Stamps
  • Money Orders (Domestic)
  • Money Orders (Inquiry)
  • Money Orders (International)
  • Packaged Stamps
  • Passport Acceptance
  • Passport Photo
  • Pickup Accountable Mail
  • Pickup Hold Mail
  • PO Box Online
  • Lobby has Copier
  • Lot Parking
  • Passport Appointment Hours

Visit our Links Page for Holiday Schedule, Change of Address, Hold Mail/Stop Delivery, PO Box rentals and fees, and Available Jobs.

*Please call to verify information. Is anything incorrect? Let us know here

Nearby Post Offices:

Ford
441 2nd St SW Rm H2-121
0.3 mile away

Fort McNair
300 a St
0.4 mile away

Longworth
15 Independence Ave SE Rm B202
0.4 mile away

Southeast
600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Front 2
0.6 mile away

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Hi I had passport appointment with confirmation #229022984 on date 5/24/2022 at 1:45pm I was there on time but couldn’t get service, would you give me rescheduled date?
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Help please answer the phones. Or email me, I must speak to the person handling my mail box thank you. It’s urgent missing checks
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Hello! Why no one is picking up the phone at this location? I have been calling for 3 days already. Number 202-523-2590
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My mail was delivered to the wrong person & address. Can someone please contact me back.
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I have a temporary change of address effective 4/1 and have yet to receive any forwarded mail while mail is still coming to my previous address. What is the hold up?
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I work at 300 M Street SE and we don't get our mail the whole building what is going on with your carrier this is a business in which we get mail every day and packages and they are being held up by your carrier and what he is saying is he can't find the address when checking on the packages something needs to be done about the service you are doing not a good look and when you call you all no one answer the phone
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This is for the powers that be. Please check into the carrier that services South Carolina Ave., SE WDC 20003. It's between 10th & 11th. My bills are not arriving. Something is astray. I spoke with the carrier who became indignant towards me. Please check out what is going on. I was not rude to him. I just want my bills.
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Recently, a paperback book was distributed in our mailboxes -" The Great Controversy" by Remnant Publications. It was tossed in our trash cans by many of our 445 residents and we will pay to get rid of it. My question is why is it distributed by the Post Office without any name/ address on it? I assume you get paid for distribution. Thank you. Judith Claire
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