Passport Acceptance Facilities in Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County is coterminous with the City of Philadelphia — one city, one county. The city's passport office at City Hall handles significant volume and offers on-site photo service. The 30th Street Station USPS is one of the highest-volume passport post offices in the Mid-Atlantic.
Philadelphia 30th Street Station USPS is particularly notable: it has dedicated walk-in passport hours every morning from 9–11am — a rare consistent walk-in window at a major urban post office. The passport specialist is typically available during these hours and takes walk-in applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office
Limited — call same morning
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
philadelphia-county30 book / philadelphia-county00 child
Philadelphia5
USPS Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Yes — dedicated walk-in hours 9–11am daily
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm
Philadelphia5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Philadelphia County Appointment
Philadelphia was heavily impacted by the Free Library of Philadelphia's removal from the acceptance facility program in February 2026. The FLP had been one of the most active library passport networks in the country, operating acceptance services at multiple branch locations. The City Hall and 30th Street USPS have absorbed significant additional demand.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Philadelphia.
- Check or money order: philadelphia-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: philadelphia-county00. Add Philadelphia0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Philadelphia5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Philadelphia County
Walk-in availability at the Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office: Limited — call same morning. For USPS in Philadelphia County: Yes — dedicated walk-in hours 9–11am daily. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Philadelphia County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Philadelphia County
On-site passport photo services at Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Philadelphia: CVS Pharmacy (philadelphia-county6.99), Walgreens (philadelphia-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (1401 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102.44), FedEx Office (philadelphia-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Philadelphia County
Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Philadelphia County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Pennsylvania were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Philadelphia City Hall — Passport Office and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Philadelphia County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.