Passport office in Columbia, SC
7 places in and around Columbia accept passport applications. Columbia has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 195 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Columbia
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 Columbia. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Usc Student Mail Center
3.2 mi1400 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29225 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(803) 777-4109 · Book appointment
Usc Postal Services
3.3 mi1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29208 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–2pm
(803) 777-3168 · Book appointment
Columbia Mpo
3.3 mi1601 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
(803) 733-4649 · Book appointment
Cayce West Columbia Post Office
6 mi1535 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Sat 10am–11am
(803) 796-0542 · Book appointment
Sandhills Post Office
9.7 mi1805 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(803) 865-8833 · Book appointment
Elgin Post Office
13.4 mi1100 Church St, Elgin, SC 29045 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
Sat 9am–11am
(803) 438-3536 · Book appointment
Floyd D Spence Post Office
15 mi1830 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29073 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:45am–2:45pm
Sat 10:30am–11:30am
(803) 359-9355 · 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 Columbia that is about 195 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Columbia
Atlanta, GA
~195 mi from Columbia
Washington, DC
~401 mi from Columbia
Philadelphia, PA
~520 mi from Columbia
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 South Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Columbia?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Columbia, including Usc Student Mail Center and Usc Postal Services. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Columbia?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 195 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Columbia?
Not in Columbia 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.