USPS Passport Photos
Get USPS passport photo results instantly—without an appointment at the post office.
How to take your own biometric photo
Get the perfect biometric ID photo in 3 minutes or less.
Check out just how easy it is!
Take or upload a photo
First, snap a photo or upload one from your device. Our photo editing tool will help you frame the picture correctly.
Get your photo fine-tuned by AI
Next, AI fine-tunes your photo by adapting the background to meet all requirements. It also crops and resizes the image.
Let our experts verify the pictures
Finally, one of our experts carefully verifies the picture against official requirements. You get the feedback in under a minute.
Enjoy your new photos
Your 100% compliant photos are ready for instant download. You can also order printouts and get them delivered to your door.
Tips for taking your own biometric photos
Follow these steps to get the best results
Mind the distance
Pose 4–6 feet (1–2 meters) from the camera. Use a timer to take your photo or have someone snap it for you.
Face the camera directly
Keep your head straight. Avoid tilting your body or looking away. Remember: portrait mode is not suitable for any ID photos.
Ensure good lighting
Take your photos in daylight e.g., next to a bright window. Shadows on your face or in the background are not allowed.
USPS passport photos in a nutshell
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Need more details? Read the information below
Does the post office take passport photos?
Yes, it does. It’s possible to get a USPS passport photo at thousands of US post offices around America. To check whether your local post office takes passport photos, visit the Department of State’s Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page.
Be sure to select “Photo On-site” to find post office locations that offer photo services.
Note: An appointment is required for passport photos at all USPS outlets. No walk-in service is available.
How much does a USPS passport photo cost?
USPS passport photo price is set at $15 for 2 passport pictures.
Can I get digital passport photos at USPS?
No, you cannot. USPS passport photo services only offer physical prints at their locations.
How do I find a USPS location near me?
Finding a USPS location nearby is possible with the help of any popular search engine or map. Simply type "USPS near me" into the search bar, for a list of nearby locations. Alternatively, you can use the USPS scheduler tool to find a USPS outlet in your neighborhood and book an appointment.
Please be aware that all USPS locations require appointments for both the “Photo Services Only” or “New Passport with Photo Services” options.
What does “New Passport with Photo Services” mean at USPS?
USPS offers a one-stop-shopping passport service that allows customers to get passport pictures and submit their DS-11 US passport application(s) all during the same appointment. This service is perfect for first-time passport applications as well as passport applications for minors.
What are USPS passport photo’s hours of operation?
On average, most USPS office locations take passport photos from 8 am–5:30 pm.
What if my USPS passport photo gets rejected
USPS does not offer any type of refund for rejected passport photos. However, USPS employees should be well versed in the State Department’s guidelines for passport photos, so the chance of getting faulty photos is rather small.
Can USPS print a photo?
Select USPS locations offer on-site passport photo service where a customer is able to get their passport photo taken and printed during their scheduled appointment—all in under an hour.
Does USPS print passport photos online?
USPS does not offer an online passport picture printing service. Passport photos are printed in person, during scheduled appointments only.
Is USPS photo printing without a trip to the post office possible?
After booking an appointment at USPS, customers can get 2 passport photos for $15—
But what if there are no appointment slots available at your local post office?
Why not try snapping your own passport photos at home (or anywhere) and letting epassportphoto.com prepare a passport photo template (containing 2 compliant photos) that can be instantly printed using any commercial printing service?
All epassportphoto.com passport pictures are guaranteed to be accepted by US passport agents, and at $13.95 for the digital template, you save a couple of bucks versus getting passport photos done at USPS!
Does USPS provide a delivery service for passport photos?
No, it doesn’t. Use epassportphoto.com to snap your passport photos from home and have the physical prints delivered anywhere in the US.
Or, use epassportphoto.com to get a 100% compliant digital passport photo for online passport renewals in seconds—with no delivery necessary!
USPS passport photo results with epassportphoto.com
At epassportphoto.com, we understand that taking passport photos can be a hassle, which is why we’ve made our website as intuitive as possible.
Using our platform, you can take your new passport photo from the comfort of your own home and have it delivered to your doorstep in just a few clicks.
Plus, our service ensures that your photo meets all of the passport photo requirements mandated by the State Department, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your photo will be accepted.
Try our online passport photo service today and enjoy getting your biometric photo conveniently—anywhere, at any time.
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