Passport office in Wilmington, NC
4 places in and around Wilmington accept passport applications. Wilmington has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 326 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-hour drive.
Where to apply in Wilmington
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 Wilmington. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Wilmington Post Office
1.1 mi152 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Map
Tue–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(910) 746-6312 · Book appointment
New Hanover County Register of Deeds
1.1 mi320 Chestnut Street Ste 102, Wilmington, NC 28401 · Map
Mon 8:30am–3pm
Tue–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(910) 798-7732
Uncw Wilmington, Nc
2.2 mi4855 Price Dr Rm 1005, Wilmington, NC 28403 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 7:45am–3:30pm
Thu 7:45am–3:30pm
(910) 962-2432 · Book appointment
Carolina Beach Post Office
13.4 mi1323 Bridge Barrier Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–3:30pm
(910) 458-4468 · 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 Washington Passport Agency. From Wilmington that is about 326 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Wilmington
Washington, DC
~326 mi from Wilmington
Atlanta, GA
~372 mi from Wilmington
Philadelphia, PA
~424 mi from Wilmington
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 Wilmington?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Wilmington, including Wilmington Post Office and New Hanover County Register of Deeds. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Wilmington?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 326 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Wilmington?
Not in Wilmington itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Washington. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.