The US State Department (DoS) just announced plans to open a new full-service passport office in Charlotte – meaning we’ll no longer have to drive to Atlanta to get first-time passports, renewals, or expedited processing. This new facility will also significantly reduce wait times for all other passport services.
In a press release, the DoS noted, “In Fiscal Year 2023, the Department of State issued over 24 million passport books and cards – more than ever before. To better serve the growing number of Americans seeking U.S. passports, the Department is taking steps to establish six new passport agencies. These offices – which will open in Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; and Cincinnati, OH – reflect our commitment to provide prompt customer services to more Americans closer to where they live.”
This addition is part of a nationwide expansion in cities with the busiest airports and will bring the total number of passport facilities in America to 35.
Services the new offices will provide:
- Regular Service: First-time passports and renewals.
- Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement.
- Fast-Track Service: Passports within 14 days for an additional fee.
- Same-Day Issuance: Possibility of receiving a passport on the application day.
To apply for a passport in the new office, you’ll need:
- Completed application form
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (original/certified copy)
- Photocopy of proof of citizenship
- Valid ID and photocopy
- Recent color passport photo
Additional documents are required for children under 16.
More details are available on the DoS’s website here.
