Passport office in Huntsville, AL
3 places in and around Huntsville accept passport applications. Huntsville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 142 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Huntsville
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 Huntsville. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Madison County Probate Court
1.3 mi1918 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 · Map
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am–4pm
Tue, Thu 8:30am–4pm
(256) 532-1058 · Book appointment
Huntsville Wynn Drive PO
3.1 mi645 Wynn Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35816 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
(256) 722-9741 · Book appointment
Haysland Station Post Office
3.3 mi8401 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
(256) 882-7413 · 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 Huntsville that is about 142 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Huntsville
Atlanta, GA
~142 mi from Huntsville
Hot Springs, AR
~370 mi from Huntsville
New Orleans, LA
~386 mi from Huntsville
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 Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Huntsville?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Huntsville, including Madison County Probate Court and Huntsville Wynn Drive PO. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Huntsville?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 142 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Huntsville?
Not in Huntsville 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.