United States Postal Service

2.3
140 reviews

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Visit your local Post Office™ at 201 13th St Ofc to find everything you need to send mail and ship packages. Explore our other products and services like money orders, Post Office™ boxes, passports, gift cards, and more

Location

United States Postal Service
201 13th St Ofc, Oakland, CA
94612, United States

Hours

Reviews

2.3
140 reviews
5 stars
29
4 stars
11
3 stars
11
2 stars
7
1 star
82

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported rude and unhelpful staff, with several instances of employees displaying a lack of professionalism and courtesy.

Staffing Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted chronic understaffing, leading to long wait times and inefficient service.

Appointment Reliability

Customers expressed frustration over missed appointments and unreliable service, particularly regarding passport applications.

Facility Conditions

The location was described as dirty and poorly maintained, with complaints about broken equipment and inadequate signage.

Mixed Experiences

While some customers had positive interactions with specific employees, the overall sentiment leaned towards dissatisfaction with service quality.
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    RC
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    The postal service location serves the neighborhood. Just don't expect excellent customer service from here. Go in, finish your transaction, and be done with it.
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    Miriamm D
    Oct 16, 2025
    3.0
    Even tho I was upset because they called just a day before my passport appointment to cancel the Lady that called me was such a sweetheart and helped me call around and accommodate us for the next day in a closer postal office. Great service.
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    Nancy C.
    Oct 3, 2025
    5.0
    I came to the USPS Oakland, 201 13th street location after lunch break, I needed to have an address change. It was my first time for that and the 2 females workers there was very helpful.
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    Nia Kelly
    Sep 25, 2025
    1.0
    The bad reviews are right. Incredibly rude employees who have an attitude that you’re even there! Customer came in after me and formed a separate line, lady at the front turned me away and helped him instead of me even though I came in first! This location needs a complete employee overhaul.
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    Ryan Dalzell
    Sep 10, 2025
    1.0
    I had a passport appointment here last week. The person in charge of passports wasn't available during my scheduled appointment, so I rescheduled the next day. I come back and the passport person is on his break and won't be back for over half an hour. Very unreliable staff and scheduling, unsafe area, do your postal service elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Postal Service

Can I get a passport application at this Post Office?

Yes, Thousands of Post Offices™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Please complete and print your passport application form before you apply.

Is an appointment needed for passport services?

Most Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using our online scheduler. We also offer limited Passport walk-in hours at select locations.