Passport offices in North Carolina
Where to apply for a U.S. passport in North Carolina, from local acceptance facilities to the nearest same-week passport agency.
Acceptance facilities in North Carolina
First-time applicants, children under 16, and anyone replacing a lost or damaged passport apply in person at an acceptance facility. In North Carolina these are mostly post offices, county clerk offices and public libraries. Many need an appointment and charge a $35 acceptance fee.
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Passport agencies near North Carolina
North Carolina has no passport agency. The closest is the Washington Passport Agency, about 262 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
Which option fits your travel date
- 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.
Passport fees
| Application | Form | Routine (4–6 wks) | Expedited (2–3 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time adult passport book | DS-11 | $165 | $225 |
| Adult renewal, passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $190 |
| Child under 16, passport book | DS-11 | $135 | $195 |
| First-time adult passport card | DS-11 | $65 | n/a* |
Totals include the $130 application fee and $35 acceptance fee where it applies, plus the $60 expedite fee in the last column. Optional 1–2 day return delivery costs extra. *Passport cards are mailed by first-class mail. Always confirm current fees on the State Department fee page.
City guides in North Carolina
- Passport office in Charlotte
- Passport office in Raleigh
- Passport office in Durham
- Passport office in Greenville
- Passport office in Wilmington
- Passport office in Winston-Salem
- Passport office in Boone
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a passport in North Carolina?
First-time and child applicants apply at an acceptance facility, usually a post office, county clerk or library. Adults with an eligible passport can renew by mail or online.
Is there a passport agency in North Carolina?
North Carolina has no passport agency. The closest is the Washington Passport Agency, about 262 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive (measured from the middle of the state). For urgent trips, that distance is why many people use an expediter.
How much is a passport in North Carolina?
Fees are the same in every state: $165 for a first-time adult passport book and $130 for an adult renewal, plus $60 if you expedite.