Passport office in Charleston, SC
7 places in and around Charleston accept passport applications. Charleston has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 266 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Charleston
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 7 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Charleston. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
College of Charleston
0.5 mi89 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29424 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm
(843) 953-5534 · Book appointment
Medical University of South Carolina
1.1 mi122 Bee St,ste 104, Charleston, SC 29425 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 10am–2pm
Thu 10am–2pm
(843) 792-6441 · Book appointment
East Bay Station
1.5 mi557 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–2pm
(843) 727-1129 · Book appointment
Mount Pleasant Main Post Office
4.7 mi1050 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Map
Tue–Sat 10am–3pm
(843) 884-8221 · Book appointment
Isle of Palms Post Office
9.8 mi1000 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(843) 886-6536 · Book appointment
Cross County Post Office
11 mi7075 Cross County Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:15am–1:15pm
(843) 760-5331 · Book appointment
Johns Island Post Office
11.4 mi2860 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm
Sat 9am–11am
(843) 559-0622 · 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 Charleston that is about 266 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Charleston
Atlanta, GA
~266 mi from Charleston
Washington, DC
~452 mi from Charleston
Miami, FL
~483 mi from Charleston
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 South Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Charleston?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Charleston, including College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Charleston?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 266 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Charleston?
Not in Charleston 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.