Passport Services

Guilford County Register of Deeds is now a Walk-In Passport Facility. No appointment necessary.

Hours of Passport Acceptance (Walk-In Facility), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

U.S. Passport Application

Notice of DS-11 Passport Application Forms Shortage

We would like to inform our customers that we are currently experiencing a shortage of DS-11 passport application forms. This shortage is not unique to our office—other nearby passport acceptance facilities are facing the same issue due to ongoing updates being made by the U.S. Department of State. Until new forms are received, we kindly recommend that you visit the Department of State’s official website to download and print the DS-11 form prior to your visit.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

Passport Services

201 W. Market St., 1st Floor, Room 108
Greensboro, NC 27401
 336-641-5322
passports@guilfordcountync.gov

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

  • All applicants must appear in person
  • A completed passport application Form DS-11
  • 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)
  • Valid government issued identification
  • A recent 2″x2″ passport photo. Photos can be taken on-site for a fee of $10 per applicant 

Photo Requirements

Please see Passport Checklist for additional requirements of applicants under the age of 16

Please visit the U.S. Department of State’s website travel.state.gov for applications and detailed information on obtaining a passport

Fees

Two (2) separate payments are required:

  • Flow Chart for the U.S. Department of State fees

  • 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). Example

  • 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

Fee Structure

U.S. State Department Fee Calculator

Processing Times

  • Routine Service: four (4) to six (6) weeks
  • Expedited Service: two (2) to three (3) weeks

For any updates about processing times, please click here

Adult Renewals

  • Must be mailed directly to the U.S. Department of State if you meet the requirements
Hours of Passport Acceptance (walk-ins):
Contact Information:

Limited parking is available in the immediate area around the building. Public parking is also available just across the street in the Greene Street Parking Deck at 211 S. Greene St. in Greensboro.

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.

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