The main White House phone number is 202-456-1414. That line reaches the switchboard, runs 24 hours a day, and can transfer you to specific offices. If you want to share an opinion on policy or a presidential action rather than reach a particular desk, call the comment line at 202-456-1111 instead.
Every White House Phone Line
Each line answers a different kind of call, so pick the one that matches what you need.1Trump White House Archives. Write or Call the White House
- Switchboard, 202-456-1414. The general number. Staffed around the clock and used for transfers to offices and departments.
- Comment line, 202-456-1111. For messages to the President about federal policy, executive orders, or any issue you want on the record.
- TTY/TDD comment line, 202-456-6213. The comment line for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Visitors Office, 202-456-2121. Questions about tours and public events.
- Visitors Office 24-hour line, 202-456-7041. A recorded line with the latest tour schedule updates and last-minute changes.
These numbers have stayed the same across administrations.
When Someone Actually Answers the Comment Line
The comment line does not take live calls around the clock. Hours for a live operator have varied by administration, and WhiteHouse.gov does not currently publish a schedule. In past years, live operators were commonly available during a narrow midday window on weekdays, and those hours can shift without notice around federal holidays. Weekday business hours are your best chance. If you get a recording, you can still leave a voicemail, though live calls tend to carry more weight with the staffers who log public sentiment.
Contact Form on WhiteHouse.gov
The fastest way to send something in writing is the contact form at WhiteHouse.gov/contact. You choose from four message types: a message to the President, a message to the Vice President, a request for help with a federal agency, or a presidential greeting request.2The White House. Contact Us
The form requires your first name, last name, email, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Every field is mandatory.2The White House. Contact Us Keep your message to a single topic. Staff sort incoming messages by subject, so a focused note is more likely to reach the right desk.
Mailing Address
Letters to the President go to:
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 205003USAGov. White House
Every piece of mail is screened off-site before it reaches staff. Screening adds significant delay and can damage what’s inside the envelope, so avoid sending anything irreplaceable, bulky, or perishable. Flat paper letters in standard envelopes move through most reliably. For anything time-sensitive, the online form or the comment line will get through faster.
Presidential Greetings
The White House sends official greetings for milestones like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, the birth of a child, graduations, religious rites, retirements, Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award achievements, and condolences. Requests go through a separate form at WhiteHouse.gov/greetings and should be submitted at least six weeks before the event. If your occasion isn’t on that list, use the general contact form instead.4The White House. Presidential Greetings
Tours Go Through Your Member of Congress
One thing you can’t do by calling the White House is book a tour. Tour requests must be submitted through your U.S. senator or representative, between 7 and 90 days before your preferred date.5The White House. Visit The White House To find your member of Congress, call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or use Congress.gov. Foreign nationals should contact their country’s embassy in Washington, D.C. Once a tour is confirmed, call 202-456-7041 the day before to check for schedule changes.