Passport office in Albuquerque, NM
6 places in and around Albuquerque accept passport applications. Albuquerque has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in El Paso, about 230 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Albuquerque
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 6 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Albuquerque. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Bernalillo County Clerks Office
0.3 mi415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–12pm
(505) 468-1290 · Book appointment
Albuquerque Main Office
1.1 mi1135 Broadway Boulevard North East, Albuquerque, NM 87101 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(505) 346-8484 · Book appointment
Unm Geo Passport Acceptance Center @ the Unm Bookstore
1.8 mi2301 Central Avenue North East, Albuquerque, NM 87106 · Map
Tue–Wed, Fri 9:30am–4pm
Thu 9:30am–4pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(505) 697-0110 · Book appointment
Manzano Station
7.6 mi11600 Haines Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(505) 346-0947 · Book appointment
Rio Rancho Branch Station
11.8 mi900 Pinetree Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(505) 208-3382 · Book appointment
Isleta Post Office
14.3 mi119 Tribal Road 40, Isleta, NM 87022 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(505) 869-3907 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the El Paso Passport Agency. From Albuquerque that is about 230 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Albuquerque
El Paso, TX
~230 mi from Albuquerque
Tucson, AZ
~311 mi from Albuquerque
Aurora, CO
~332 mi from Albuquerque
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in New Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Albuquerque?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Albuquerque, including Bernalillo County Clerks Office and Albuquerque Main Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Albuquerque?
No. The nearest is the El Paso Passport Agency in El Paso, about 230 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Albuquerque?
Not in Albuquerque itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being El Paso. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.