Passport office in Reno, NV
4 places in and around Reno accept passport applications. Reno has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in San Francisco, about 189 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Reno
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Reno. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Washoe County Clerk
1.8 mi1001 E. 9th Street,bldg A, Reno, NV 89512 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat–Sun 12pm–3pm
(775) 328-2003 · Book appointment
Sparks Main Post Office
2.1 mi750 4th Street, Sparks, NV 89431 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(775) 359-1043 · Book appointment
Peavine Station Post Office
6.8 mi1580 Grand Point Way, Reno, NV 89523 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(775) 746-8235 · Book appointment
Steamboat
10.4 mi75 Mccabe Dr, Reno, NV 89511 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(775) 853-2616 · 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 San Francisco Passport Agency. From Reno that is about 189 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Reno
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 Nevada.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Reno?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Reno, including Washoe County Clerk and Sparks Main Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Reno?
No. The nearest is the San Francisco Passport Agency in San Francisco, about 189 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Reno?
Not in Reno itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being San Francisco. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.