Passport office in Charlotte, NC
7 places in and around Charlotte accept passport applications. Charlotte has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 226 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Charlotte
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 7 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Charlotte. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
City of Charlotte Ppt Acceptance Facility
0.2 mi600 East 4th Street,suite 101a, Charlotte, NC 28202 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(704) 432-5729
Charlotte Westside Sdc
4.2 mi2901 Scott Futrell Dr., Charlotte, NC 28228 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sat–Sun 12am–12am
(704) 393-4661
Union Station - Unc Charlotte
8 mi8845 Craver Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:15am–2:15pm
(704) 687-5803
Northeast Charlotte Post Office
8.4 mi1820 Harris Houston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat 9am–5pm
Wed 1pm–5pm
(704) 547-0369 · Book appointment
Matthews Post Office
10.3 mi301 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 7:30am–9:30am
(704) 847-6063 · Book appointment
Town of Harrisburg
12 mi4100 Main St,ste 101, Harrisburg, NC 28075 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(704) 455-5614 · Book appointment
South Providence Charlotte USPS
12.2 mi6416 Rea Rd Ste B7, Charlotte, NC 28277 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:45pm
Sat 9:30am–3:30pm
(704) 814-6707 · 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 Charlotte that is about 226 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Charlotte
Atlanta, GA
~226 mi from Charlotte
Washington, DC
~329 mi from Charlotte
Philadelphia, PA
~451 mi from Charlotte
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 North Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Charlotte?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Charlotte, including City of Charlotte Ppt Acceptance Facility and Charlotte Westside Sdc. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Charlotte?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 226 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Charlotte?
Not in Charlotte 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.