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San Mateo Main Post Office

1630 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402

Passport hours listed
Post officeAccessible
Status
See hours 
Appointment
Walk-ins noted
Photos
Taken on site
Phone
(650) 358-8490
First adult book
$165
Child under 16
$135

San Mateo Main Post Office is a passport acceptance facility in San Mateo: it checks and seals DS-11 applications and sends them to the U.S. Department of State. It does not print passports; for travel within 14 days see the San Francisco Passport Agency.

Passport hours

DayPassport hoursAppointment
Monday10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PMBy appointment
Tuesday10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PMBy appointment
Wednesday10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PMBy appointment
Thursday10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PMBy appointment
Friday10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PMBy appointment
Saturday9 AM–11 AMBy appointment
SundayClosed—

Hours when the office accepts passport applications, as published in the State Department database (retrieved July 2026); the office's regular hours can be longer. Time zone: Los Angeles. Saturday hours are listed.

Appointments

The facility's note mentions walk-ins: "MON-FRI: 10AM-4PM SAT: 9AM-11AM ONLY TUE-WED-THU: 9AM-10AM ONLY for WALK-INS To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler. Photo copy services available onsite". Rules can change, so call before you go.

Note published by the facility: MON-FRI: 10AM-4PM SAT: 9AM-11AM ONLY TUE-WED-THU: 9AM-10AM ONLY for WALK-INS To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler. Photo copy services available onsite

What to bring

  • Form DS-11, filled in but not signed: you sign it in front of the agent.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate) plus a photocopy.
  • A valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID) plus a photocopy of front and back.
  • One 2x2 inch color photo, or have it taken here. Photo rules.
  • Two payments: $130 to the U.S. Department of State and $35 to the facility. See fees and how to pay.

Fees at this office

ApplicationState DepartmentAcceptance feeTotal
Adult passport book (DS-11)$130$35$165
Adult book and card$160$35$195
Child book (under 16)$100$35$135
Expedited service (optional)+$60—+$60

Source: U.S. Department of State, Passport Fees (page updated October 9, 2025; checked November 6, 2026). Photo prices are set by each office and are not published.

Location

1630 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402

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Questions

What are the passport hours at San Mateo Main Post Office?

Mon–Fri 10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PM; Sat 9 AM–11 AM. These are the hours the office accepts passport applications, which can be shorter than its regular hours. Holidays are not included.

Do I need an appointment at San Mateo Main Post Office?

The facility's note mentions walk-ins: "MON-FRI: 10AM-4PM SAT: 9AM-11AM ONLY TUE-WED-THU: 9AM-10AM ONLY for WALK-INS To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler. Photo copy services available onsite". Rules can change, so call before you go.

Can I get a passport photo at San Mateo Main Post Office?

Yes. The State Department lists on-site passport photos at this office. A fee applies; ask the office for the price.

How much does a passport cost at San Mateo Main Post Office?

A first adult passport book costs $130, paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the office: $165. A child book costs $100 plus $35. Expedited service adds $60.

Can I renew my passport at San Mateo Main Post Office?

Most adults renew by mail with form DS-82 and do not need an acceptance facility. You apply in person here with form DS-11 if your last passport was issued before age 16, more than 15 years ago, or was lost, stolen or damaged.

Where is San Mateo Main Post Office?

1630 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402.

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Office details from the U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility Search (retrieved July 2026). Independent guide, not a government website and not affiliated with this office. Something wrong? Tell us.