Passport office in Durham, NC
8 places in and around Durham accept passport applications. Durham has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 227 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Durham
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 8 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Durham. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
North Carolina Central University
2.2 mi511 Nelson St, Durham, NC 27707 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–3pm
Thu 9am–3pm
(919) 530-7272
Durham Main Post Office
2.2 mi323 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:45am–2:45pm
(919) 683-1188 · Book appointment
Durham County Register of Deeds Office
2.2 mi201 East Main Street,2nd Floor, Durham, NC 27701 · Map
Wed 9:30am–12pm
(919) 560-0481
Rtp Post Office
4.4 mi65 T W Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(919) 549-9637 · Book appointment
Chapel Hill Main Post Office
7.9 mi125 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3pm
(919) 929-9892 · Book appointment
Westgate Post Office
9.6 mi1 Floretta Place, Raleigh, NC 27676 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:15am–6pm
Sat 8:15am–4pm
(919) 420-5244 · Book appointment
Carrboro Post Office
10.5 mi1500 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(919) 968-4573 · Book appointment
Orange County Register of Deeds
13 mi228 South Churton St,ste 300, Hillsborough, NC 27278 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–3pm
Thu 8am–3pm
(919) 245-2681
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 Durham that is about 227 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Durham
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 Durham?
There are 8 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Durham, including North Carolina Central University and Durham Main Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Durham?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 227 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Durham?
Not in Durham 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.