Schenectady Post Office

29 Jay St Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-388-3118

Parking: Parking Lot Available

Post Office Lobby Hours
Monday	6:00am - 5:45pm
Tuesday	6:00am - 5:45pm
Wednesday	6:00am - 5:45pm
Thursday	6:00am - 5:45pm
Friday	6:00am - 5:45pm
Saturday	6:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	Closed

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About

Schenectady Post Office is a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Schenectady, NY. This post office offers a full array of services, including package delivery and first class mail.

Services

Business Reply Mail^® Account Balance

Business Reply Mail New Permit

Burial Flags

Carrier Services

Duck Stamps

Greeting Card Services

Global Express Guranteed^®

Money Orders (Domestic)

Money Orders (Inquiry)

Money Orders (International)

Passport Appointments

Passport Photo

Pickup Hold Mail

Pickup Accountable Mail

Pickup Notice Left Mail

PO Boxes

Priority Mail International^®

Sure Money

Passport Services at Schenectady Post Office

Schenectady Post Office can accept first-time passport applications, and can facilitate passport renewals. You can schedule an appointment at this post office by calling 518-388-3118 or schedule an appointment online using the Online Scheduling Tool. When you go to your appointment to apply for a new passport, you will need to bring the following items with you to the post office:

A completed U.S. Passport Application form (DS-11)
Proof of U.S. Citizenship. You will need to present original physical documentation proving your citizenship status (for example, your birth certificate). In addition, you will need to bring a photocopy of the document.
Proof of Identity. You will need to show, for example, a driver's license. In addition, you will need to bring a photocopy of this identification document.
A recent color photograph (a "passport photo") which must show the front of your face, and be 2x2 inches in size. Schenectady Post Office does have passport photo services, and, for a fee, your photo can be taken there.

See this resource from the U.S. Department of State for full instructions on how to apply in person, including the full list of documents that can be used as proof of U.S. citizenship, and the full list of acceptable identification documents.