Capitol Post Office

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This USPS post office is located in Baton Rouge, LA where the date and time is currently: 3/23/2026, 4:02:38 PM

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Retail Hours

Day Open Close
Monday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Address

900 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-9998

Latitude: 30.457017, Longitude: -91.187767

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Services at Capitol Post Office

Parking lot available. Here's what you can do at this location:

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Label Broker
For online sellers: give your customers a Label Broker ID or QR code so they can print a prepaid USPS return label at this post office — no printer needed.

PO Box & Mail

Accountable Mail Pickup
Pick up items that require a signature: Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Collect on Delivery, insured packages, and Signature Confirmation items.
Hold Mail Pickup
Pick up mail that USPS has been holding while you were away. You can request a hold for up to 30 days through usps.com or at the counter.
Package Pickup (Notice Left)
Pick up a package that couldn't be delivered — the carrier left a slip at your door. Bring the notice and a valid ID.
PO Box (Online Management)
Rent a PO Box and manage billing online. A PO Box gives you a secure, private mailing address — useful if you run a business or want to separate personal and business mail.

Other Services

Customer Service Referrals
Staff can help answer questions or direct you to the right resource for issues with mail delivery, address changes, or other USPS services.