Passport Services
No appointment necessary: Guilford County Register of Deeds is a walk-in passport facility.
Hours of passport acceptance are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
U.S. Passport Application
Passport Services
Guilford County Passport Services is located at:
201 W. Market St.,
1st Floor, Room 108
Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact us by calling 336-641-5322, emailing passports@guilfordcountync.gov, or coming to our office during regular business hours.
Applying for a U.S. Passport?
As a Walk-In Passport Acceptance Facility, we will accept your completed application for a new passport and forward it to the Passport Services section of the U.S. Department of State for an issuance determination.
Requirements
To apply for a passport in person with the Guilford County Register of Deeds, a person must:
- Appear in person.
- Bring a completed passport application. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s official website to download, fill out, and print the DS-11 form before your visit to reduce your office wait time.
- Provide original or certified evidence of U.S. citizenship (i.e., U.S. birth certificate*, previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Consular Report of Birth Abroad).
- Show valid government-issued identification.
- Bring recent 2″ x 2″ passport photo that meets U.S. Department of State requirements (more information).
- Please see the passport checklist for additional requirements for applicants under 16, and visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for more information about passport applications and obtaining a passport.
Passport Fees
Two (2) separate payments are required - one payable to the U.S. Department of State and one to Guilford County Register of Deeds. Please see the flow chart for the U.S. Department of State fees document for more information.
U.S. Department of State Fee
The application fee is payable to the U.S. Department of State by check (personal, certified, cashier's) or money order only (no cash, credit, or debit cards).
Guilford County Register of Deeds Fee
The execution fee ($35) is payable to Guilford County Register of Deeds by cash, check, credit, or debit card. If paid by credit card or debit card, additional fees will apply. If Passport photos are needed, these can be taken on-site for an additional fee of $10 per applicant.
Additional Passport Fee Structure Information
U.S. Passport Fees for Acceptance Facilities - English
Costos Del Pasaporte De Los EE. UU. - Español
U.S. State Department Fee Calculator
Passport Processing Times
- Routine Service: four (4) to six (6) weeks.
- Expedited Service: two (2) to three (3) weeks.
Current Passport Processing Times
Adult Passport Renewals
Adult passport renewals can be mailed directly to the U.S. Department of State if you meet the requirements.
The Guilford County Passport Services is located in the Register of Deeds office on the first floor of the building at 201 W. Market Street in Greensboro room 108.
Directions
From US 40 Eastbound:
Take exit 218B to merge onto Freeman Mill Rd. Take a slight right onto S. Edgeworth St. Turn right onto W. Market St. The building will be on the right. Please enter the building via the Market Street entrance.
From US 40 Westbound:
Take exit 224 to merge onto E. Lee St., which will become E. Gate City Blvd. Continue onto E. Gate City Blvd. Turn right onto S. Eugene St. Turn right onto W. Market St. The building will be on the right. Please enter the building via the Market Street entrance.