Passport office in Columbia, MO
3 places in and around Columbia accept passport applications. Columbia has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Hot Springs, about 311 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Columbia
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 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Columbia. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Mu International Center
0.5 miN52 Memorial Union,518 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65211 · Map
Mon 8:30am–3:30pm
Tue–Thu 8:30am–3:30pm
Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(573) 882-6007 · Book appointment
Columbia Public Library
2 mi100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm
Fri 9am–5pm
Sat 9am–4pm
Sun 1:15pm–4pm
(573) 443-3161 · Book appointment
Columbia Mo Post Office
2.3 mi511 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(573) 876-7800 · 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 Arkansas Passport Center. From Columbia that is about 311 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Columbia
Hot Springs, AR
~311 mi from Columbia
Chicago, IL
~320 mi from Columbia
Minneapolis, MN
~421 mi from Columbia
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 Missouri.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Columbia?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Columbia, including Mu International Center and Columbia Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Columbia?
No. The nearest is the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs, about 311 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Columbia?
Not in Columbia itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Hot Springs. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.