Des Moines Post Office

1165 2 Nd Ave Des Moines, IA 50318
Phone: 515-283-7585

Parking: Parking Lot Available

Post Office Lobby Hours
Monday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Tuesday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Wednesday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Thursday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Friday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Saturday	12:01am - 11:59pm
Sunday	12:01am - 11:59pm

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About

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

Services

Self-Service Kiosk

Business Reply Mail^® Account Balance

Business Reply Mail New Permit

Bulk Mail New Permit

Burial Flags

Bulk Mail Acceptance

Bulk Mail Account Balance

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 Des Moines Post Office

Des Moines Post Office can accept first-time passport applications, and can facilitate passport renewals. You can schedule an appointment at this post office by calling 515-283-7585 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. Des Moines 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.