Passport office in Memphis, TN
10 places in and around Memphis accept passport applications. Memphis has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Hot Springs, about 179 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Memphis
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 10 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Memphis. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Shelby County Probate Court
0.2 mi140 Adams Avenue,#124, Memphis, TN 38103 · Map
Mon–Thu 8:30am–3:15pm
(901) 222-3750 · Book appointment
Memphis Main Office Window
1.4 mi555 S. B.b. King Blvd (lobby), Memphis, TN 38101 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(901) 521-2575 · Book appointment
West Memphis Post Office
7.3 mi615 E Cooper Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(870) 735-4139 · Book appointment
Mendenhall Station
8.6 mi521 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(901) 763-4474 · Book appointment
Holiday City Post Office
9.8 mi3715 Winchester Rd., Memphis, TN 38118 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(901) 363-9573 · Book appointment
Bartlett Station
10.8 mi2966 Elmore Park Rd., Memphis, TN 38134 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm
Sat 9am–3pm
(901) 388-0156 · Book appointment
White Station
12.3 mi5821 Park Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(901) 683-2613 · Book appointment
Hickory Hill Post Office
12.5 mi3735 Hickory Hill Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:15am–2:30pm
(901) 360-1594 · Book appointment
Southaven Post Office
13.1 mi7550 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS 38671 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 8:30am–10:30am
(662) 349-8571 · Book appointment
Germantown Post Office
14.6 mi7776 Farmington Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(901) 754-9135 · 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 Memphis that is about 179 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Memphis
Hot Springs, AR
~179 mi from Memphis
Atlanta, GA
~337 mi from Memphis
New Orleans, LA
~359 mi from Memphis
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 Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Memphis?
There are 10 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Memphis, including Shelby County Probate Court and Memphis Main Office Window. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Memphis?
No. The nearest is the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs, about 179 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Memphis?
Not in Memphis 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.