The Department of Homeland Security headquarters is at 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528-0075, on the St. Elizabeths Campus in southeast Washington.1Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. Contact Us | Office of Inspector General The Homeland Security Washington DC address you actually need, though, depends on what you’re sending. Routine mail, freight deliveries, legal papers, FOIA requests, and correspondence with component agencies like ICE or FEMA each go to a different place. Using the wrong one can delay your correspondence by weeks or get a delivery turned away at a security checkpoint.
Mailing Address for Letters and Packages
For letters, filings, and packages sent by USPS or a commercial carrier, DHS uses a five-line address built around 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20528.2U.S. Department of Homeland Security. DHS Mailing Address The department has integrated its internal four-digit mail stop system with USPS ZIP+4 codes, so the last four digits of the ZIP should match the mail stop of the office you want.
The format DHS specifies:
- Line 1: recipient’s full name
- Line 2: component or office name
- Line 3: mail stop number (for example, MS 0525)
- Line 4: Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
- Line 5: Washington, DC 20528-0525, with the last four digits matching the mail stop
Skipping the mail stop is the most common reason DHS mail gets delayed. If you don’t know the correct one, call the main operator at 202-282-8000 before sending anything.3U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Direct Contact Information
Freight and Courier Deliveries
Commercial carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL cannot deliver directly to any DHS headquarters facility in Washington, Arlington, or Alexandria.2U.S. Department of Homeland Security. DHS Mailing Address Freight-carrying vehicles must first go through security inspection at the Federal Protective Service Vehicle Inspection Facility at 1880 2nd Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. Trucks receive a security seal at the VIF and then proceed to the final DHS destination. Hazmat vehicles must also be processed there.
The VIF runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Explosive detection dogs may be used at the government’s discretion. Build extra time into any freight schedule to account for the two-step process.
Serving Legal Documents on DHS
You cannot serve a lawsuit or subpoena by dropping it in the general mail. Only the Office of the General Counsel is authorized to accept summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and similar demands on behalf of the department, the Secretary, or DHS employees.4eCFR. 6 CFR Part 5 Subpart C – Disclosure of Information in Litigation Summonses and complaints must be sent by registered or certified mail to:
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20528-0485
For subpoenas, the designated address is the Office of the General Counsel at 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Gate 1, Washington, DC 20016.4eCFR. 6 CFR Part 5 Subpart C – Disclosure of Information in Litigation Note the different ZIP codes for complaints and subpoenas. Sending legal documents anywhere else will not constitute valid service.
Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
The DHS Office of Inspector General runs a dedicated hotline for reports about corruption, fraud, or misconduct involving DHS programs, personnel, or funds. The preferred method is the online complaint form, but you can also call 1-800-323-8603 or mail a written allegation to:5Office of Inspector General. Hotline
DHS Office of Inspector General / Mail Stop 0305
Attn: Office of Investigations – Hotline
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528-0305
Reports can be made anonymously or with a request for confidentiality.
Component Agency Addresses
Most people looking for a DHS address actually need a specific component. Sending your inquiry to the main DHS address when it belongs to FEMA or ICE will add transit time you don’t need.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE headquarters is at 500 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20536. ICE uses a government ZIP (20536) that differs from the commercial ZIP (20024) for the same physical location. For official correspondence, use 20536 with the appropriate mail stop.6ICE. Contact
Customs and Border Protection
CBP’s main address is 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229.7USAGov. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) | USAGov
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS headquarters is not in Washington. The main address is 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009, which reaches the Information and Customer Service Division.8USAGov. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | USAGov For forms and case-specific correspondence, USCIS directs filers to the lockbox or service center addresses printed on each form’s instructions, not this headquarters address.
U.S. Coast Guard
The Coast Guard’s mailing address is 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593-7000, just down the street from the main DHS mailing address.9United States Coast Guard. Contact Us
U.S. Secret Service
The Secret Service is on the St. Elizabeths Campus at 245 Murray Lane SW, Building T-5, Washington, DC 20223.10United States Secret Service. Contact The ZIP (20223) differs from the main DHS headquarters (20528) despite the shared street address.
Transportation Security Administration
TSA headquarters is in Springfield, Virginia, at 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6020.11Transportation Security Administration. FOIA Requests
FEMA
FEMA’s current general mailing address is P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055, and the general phone number is 202-646-2500.12FEMA.gov. Contact Us FEMA has historically been associated with 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, but the current contact page directs mail to the Maryland P.O. Box.
FOIA Requests: Don’t Use the Mail
As of January 22, 2026, DHS no longer accepts Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act requests by mail or email. All requests must be submitted electronically through foia.gov or one of the DHS-specific FOIA portals.13Homeland Security. FOIA Contact Information For requests to the DHS Headquarters Privacy Office, you’ll need a SecureRelease account through the portal. Component agencies like ICE and CBP maintain their own FOIA portals. A hard-copy FOIA request mailed to any DHS address in 2026 will not be processed.
Visiting DHS in Person
DHS facilities are not open to walk-in visitors. If you need to visit, contact the specific office in advance to arrange access. As of May 2025, all adults 18 and older must present REAL ID-compliant state identification, a passport, or another acceptable ID to enter most federal facilities, including DHS buildings.14U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ID Requirements for Federal Facilities The Federal Protective Service enforces entry requirements, and individual locations may have additional restrictions. Check with the specific building before you go. If you’re unsure which office to contact, the main DHS operator at 202-282-8000 can route you.