Does this location take the photo needed for passports?

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Location

United States Postal Service - Closed

5500 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI

53207, United States

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Reviews

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AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Inconsistent Hours

Customers frequently reported that the post office closes earlier than the posted hours, causing frustration and inconvenience.

Customer Service

Feedback on customer service is mixed; while some staff members are praised for their helpfulness, others are criticized for rudeness and unprofessional behavior.

Location Issues

Several reviews mention that the location has moved or is permanently closed, leading to confusion among customers.

Positive Staff Experiences

Despite negative experiences, many customers highlighted specific staff members who provided excellent service and support.

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Roza Thabata
Jan 16, 2025
1.0
Worst experience every single time Rude staff, lazy, no accountability, long lines every time, incompetent. Avoid like the plague. Go to FedEx or UPS instead.
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Aryana Anderson
Jun 2, 2024
2.0
I would give 5 stars if they were open until 10/8pm as usual; as they are suppose to be according to their hours. I arrived with more than an hour until close and they were already gone for the day, others told me this has been happening for a couple weeks. This is usually a super convenient location for us business hours considering the late hours but now they’re not even open until then with no explanation. I honestly would only typically recommend this location if you need to because of the hours (but they seem to not be open those hours anyway)
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Jose alejandro Guzmán amaya
Jan 4, 2023
1.0
The more bad customer service if you going be ready for wait a loot
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Lucy Backman
Feb 24, 2020
5.0
I have an extra address (their's) That I can use. If I don't want to use my home address!
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Katie Popek
Mar 13, 2018
1.0
No stars if possible. Because people don’t show up to work, I as a customer, am punished because passport services are unavailable and they feel that they can just put a sign up and it makes everything okay.

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Postal Service - Closed

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.

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