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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh's nearest passport agencies are in Buffalo, about 180 miles away, and Washington, DC, about 190. Downtown, the Allegheny County Department of Court Records takes applications, with late hours on Wednesdays.

  • 22 acceptance facilities near Pittsburgh22 facilities

Allstate Passports & Visas is a private company and a registered passport courier, not a government agency.Private company and registered passport courier, not a government agency.

Local overview

Getting a passport in Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania's one agency is in Philadelphia, across the state; from Pittsburgh, Buffalo (about 180 miles) and Washington (about 190) are a little closer. An agency appointment requires travel within 14 days or a visa needed within 28. For a routine first passport, the Allegheny County Department of Court Records in the City-County Building, 414 Grant St, accepts applications on weekdays until 4 PM, and on Wednesdays until 7:30 PM. The Liberty Center Post Office at 1001 Liberty Ave holds weekday passport appointments, and the Greentree and Castle Shannon post offices add Saturdays. Birth certificates are easy to get in Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania's Division of Vital Records runs a public office downtown at 411 Seventh Ave, Room 360, which issues any Pennsylvania birth on weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. Butler has its own page.

Your options

Four ways to get your passport in Pittsburgh

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  • In person About 6 to 8 weeks First, child and lost or stolen passportsAt an acceptance facility Option 1 below ↓
  • By mail About 6 to 8 weeks Eligible renewals only Option 2 below ↓
  • At a passport agency Often same day to a few days By appointment only, for travel within 14 daysTravel within 14 days, by appointment Buffalo Passport Agency ↓
  • Through Allstate As quick as 4 business days No appointment, all passport typesAll passport types, hand-carried Option 3 below ↓
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Details for each option

How each option works in Pittsburgh

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Option 1 · In person

Where to apply in person in Pittsburgh

First passports, children’s passports and lost or stolen passports start with an in-person visit to an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.First, child and lost or stolen passports start at an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.

Data checked October 2026

  • Allegheny County Dept of Court Records City County Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Pittsburgh · 1.1 miles Clerk of court
  • Liberty Center Post Office 1001 Liberty Ave Ste R20, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pittsburgh · 1.1 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 to 11 AM and 1 to 4 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 10 to 11 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 471-0351 Book an appointment →
  • Homestead Post Office 601 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120 Homestead · 4.3 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 2 to 3 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 461-0452 Book an appointment →
  • Mc Kees Rocks Post Office 807 Chartiers Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136 Mc Kees Rocks · 5.0 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM; Sat, 9 AM to 12 PM. Walk-ins Tue and Thu, 2 to 3 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 331-8172 Book an appointment →
  • Greentree Post Office 770 Trumbull Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Pittsburgh · 5.2 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4:30 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Mon and Wed, 11 AM to 12 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 279-6955 Book an appointment →
  • Castle Shannon Post Office 370 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Pittsburgh · 5.5 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu and Sat, 9 to 10 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 561-1173 Book an appointment →
  • Blawnox Post Office 1310 Old Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Pittsburgh · 6.2 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 9 to 10 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 963-1330 Book an appointment →
  • Glenshaw Post Office 1541 Butler Plank Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116 Glenshaw · 6.3 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 9:15 to 11:15 AM. Walk-ins Mon, 3 to 4 PM; Tue to Thu, 8:30 to 9 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 486-3128 Book an appointment →
  • Mc Knight Post Office 4981 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Pittsburgh · 6.6 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 to 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM Post office · appointments required · (412) 364-7903 Book an appointment →
  • Penn Hills Post Office 11650 Penn Hills Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Pittsburgh · 8.0 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 10 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu, 10 to 11 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 731-5987 Book an appointment →
  • Verona Post Office 620 Allegheny River Blvd, Verona, PA 15147 Verona · 8.2 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu, 9 AM to 2 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 828-4709 Book an appointment →
  • Bethel Park Post Office 2765 S Park Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Bethel Park · 8.4 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 12 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 2:30 to 3:30 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 835-7129 Book an appointment →
  • McKeesport Post Office 850 Walnut St, McKeesport, PA 15134 McKeesport · 8.7 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Sat, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu and Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 672-9722 Book an appointment →
  • Bridgeville Post Office 700 Washington Ave, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Bridgeville · 9.3 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Walk-ins Mon to Thu, 9 to 11 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 221-6186 Book an appointment →
  • Monroeville Post Office 2630 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146 Monroeville · 10.1 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2 to 4 PM; Sat, 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Mon and Wed, 2 to 3 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 373-2513 Book an appointment →
  • Allison Park Post Office 4746 William Flynn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101 Allison Park · 10.8 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Tue and Wed, 9 to 10 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 486-5729 Book an appointment →
  • Wexford Post Office 10675 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 Wexford · 12.7 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 2 to 3 PM; Sat, 11 AM to 12 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (724) 935-2120 Book an appointment →
  • Sewickley Post Office 521 Thorn St, Sewickley, PA 15143 Sewickley · 12.8 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Thu, 11 AM to 2 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 741-1925 Book an appointment →
  • Coraopolis Post Office 1140 Thorn Run Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108 Coraopolis · 13.1 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM; Sat, 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 10 to 11 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (412) 264-4629 Book an appointment →
  • Gibsonia Post Office 4098 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044 Gibsonia · 13.6 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 AM to 4 PM; Sat, 9 to 11 AM. Walk-ins Tue and Wed, 10 to 11 AM; Sat, 11 AM to 12 PM Post office · walk-ins some days · (724) 443-3999 Book an appointment →
  • Mc Murray Post Office 3935 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Canonsburg · 14.1 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM to 1 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 9:15 to 10:15 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (724) 942-3421 Book an appointment →
  • New Kensington Post Office 501 11th St, New Kensington, PA 15068 New Kensington · 14.2 miles Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 11 AM to 12:45 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 10 to 11 AM Post office · walk-ins some days · (724) 335-8174 Book an appointment →

Buffalo Passport Agency (U.S. Department of State)

About 179 miles from Pittsburgh, in Buffalo, NY. By appointment only, for international travel within 14 days or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Can’t get an appointment? We can still hand-carry your application.By appointment only, for travel within 14 days or a visa needed within 28 days.

Data checked October 2026

Local tip: The Department of Court Records in the City-County Building takes passport applications until 7:30 PM on Wednesdays.

Option 2 · By mail

Renew by mail from Pittsburgh

If your most recent passport qualifies for renewal, you can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department. Use USPS and a trackable service.Eligible renewals can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department, by USPS with tracking.

  • Form DS-82, completed and signed
  • Your most recent passport book or card
  • One 2x2 inch color photo
  • Check or money order to the State Department
  • Name change document, if applicable
Need it sooner? See Option 3 →

Where Pennsylvania residents mail renewals

Routine service

National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90155
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155

About 6 to 8 weeks door to door

Expedited service (+$60)

National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955

About 4 to 5 weeks door to door

Addresses from the U.S. Department of State. Routine renewals from California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Texas go to a different address in Irving, Texas; each city page shows the right one for its state.

Need it sooner? See Option 3 →

Option 3 · Through Allstate

Ship your documents to us from Pittsburgh

For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our registered couriers hand-carry your application.For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our couriers hand-carry your application.

Ship by your nearest staffed FedEx location’s last Priority Overnight pickup, usually around 4 PM local time on weekdays, and your documents reach us the next business morning.

Find a staffed FedEx location in Pittsburgh

Drop off before the location’s last Priority Overnight pickup to ship today. Your checklist email also lists the nearest staffed locations.

FedEx locations in Pittsburgh → (local.fedex.com)

Option 3 · Through Allstate

Find the right service

For any option

Passport photos and birth certificates in PittsburghPhotos and birth certificates in Pittsburgh

  • Liberty Center Post Office 1001 Liberty Ave Ste R20, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Homestead Post Office 601 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Mc Kees Rocks Post Office 807 Chartiers Ave, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Greentree Post Office 770 Trumbull Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • Castle Shannon Post Office 370 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Passport photos, $15. Book online or call ahead.
  • PA Vital Records, Pittsburgh Public Office 411 Seventh Ave, Room 360, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Certified birth certificates, needed for first passports

Most CVS and Walgreens stores also take passport photos: CVS store locator · Walgreens store locator

Questions

Pittsburgh passport FAQ

Call (800) 672-1015 or text (206) 522-5995.

No; the nearest State Department agencies are in Buffalo and Washington, DC, both for travelers in a hurry. The Allegheny County Department of Court Records downtown and many Pittsburgh post offices accept first-time applications.

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