Capitol Post Office

311 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-832-3478

Parking: Parking Lot Available

Post Office Lobby Hours
Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	6:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday	Closed

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About

Capitol Post Office is a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility in Raleigh, NC. 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^®

Passport Services at Capitol Post Office

Capitol Post Office can accept first-time passport applications, and can facilitate passport renewals. You can schedule an appointment at this post office by calling 919-832-3478 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. Capitol 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.