Passport office in Athens, GA
5 places in and around Athens accept passport applications. Athens has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 59 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Athens
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 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Athens. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
University of Georgia Passport Services
1 mi45 Baxter St,tate Student Center Rm 375, Athens, GA 30602 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(706) 542-3020 · Book appointment
Athens Sanddc
2.1 mi575 Olympic Drive, Athens, GA 30601 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:45am–4pm
(706) 369-3268 · Book appointment
Athens-clarke County Library
2.3 mi2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–7:45pm
Fri–Sat 9am–4:30pm
Sun 2pm–4:15pm
(706) 613-3650 · Book appointment
Harold S. Swindle Public Library
9.4 mi5466 Highway 441 S, Nicholson, GA 30565 · Map
Mon, Wed, Fri–Sat 10am–5pm
Tue, Thu 10am–6pm
(706) 757-3577 · Book appointment
Statham Public Library
11.4 mi1928 Railroad Street, Statham, GA 30666 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm
Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(770) 725-4785 · 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 Atlanta Passport Agency. From Athens that is about 59 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Athens
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 Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Athens?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Athens, including University of Georgia Passport Services and Athens Sanddc. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Athens?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 59 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Athens?
Not in Athens itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Atlanta. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.