Passport office in Raleigh, NC
6 places in and around Raleigh accept passport applications. Raleigh has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 233 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Raleigh
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 6 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Raleigh. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Wake County Register of Deeds
0.4 mi300 South Salisbury Street Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm
(919) 856-5460 · Book appointment
Cary Post Office
8 mi150 Wrenn Dr, Cary, NC 27511 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 11am–12pm
(919) 674-1001 · Book appointment
Garner Post Office
8.4 mi267 W. Timber Dr, Garner, NC 27529 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 10am–3pm
Wed 1pm–3pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(919) 772-5872 · Book appointment
Westgate Post Office
10.6 mi1 Floretta Place, Raleigh, NC 27676 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:15am–6pm
Sat 8:15am–4pm
(919) 420-5244 · Book appointment
Apex Post Office
13.5 mi501 W William St, Apex, NC 27502 · Map
Tue–Fri 9:45am–3:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(919) 362-0395 · Book appointment
Wendell Post Office
14.2 mi40 Hanor Lane, Wendell, NC 27591 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(919) 365-0657 · 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 Washington Passport Agency. From Raleigh that is about 233 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Raleigh
Washington, DC
~233 mi from Raleigh
Philadelphia, PA
~345 mi from Raleigh
Atlanta, GA
~355 mi from Raleigh
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 Raleigh?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Raleigh, including Wake County Register of Deeds and Cary Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Raleigh?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 233 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Raleigh?
Not in Raleigh 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.