Passport office in Murfreesboro, TN
6 places in and around Murfreesboro accept passport applications. Murfreesboro has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 183 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Passport Services - Mtsu
1.3 mi1524 Military Memorial, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 8am–2pm
Wed 8am–2pm
(615) 494-8829 · Book appointment
Rutherford County Clerk -murfreesboro
1.5 mi319 N Maple St,ste 121, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 · Map
Mon–Thu 8am–4pm
Fri 8am–5pm
(615) 898-7800 · Book appointment
Church Street Station
1.5 mi825 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 · Map
Tue–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(615) 546-6476 · Book appointment
Rutherford County Clerk Blackman
4.2 mi3906 Blaze Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–2pm
Thu 9am–2pm
(615) 898-7995 · Book appointment
Smyrna Post Office
11.2 mi250 Mayfield Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
Sat 8:30am–11:30am
(615) 220-2105 · Book appointment
Rutherford County Clerk - Smyrna
11.2 mi205 I Street, Smyrna, TN 37167 · Map
Mon–Wed 9am–3pm
Thu 9am–3pm
Fri 11am–4pm
(615) 459-9692 · 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 Murfreesboro that is about 183 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Murfreesboro
Atlanta, GA
~183 mi from Murfreesboro
Hot Springs, AR
~391 mi from Murfreesboro
Chicago, IL
~422 mi from Murfreesboro
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 Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Murfreesboro?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Murfreesboro, including Passport Services - Mtsu and Rutherford County Clerk -murfreesboro. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Murfreesboro?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 183 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Murfreesboro?
Not in Murfreesboro 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.