Special Event on May 31
The Atlanta Passport Agency will be open on May 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for special Saturday service.
Appointments are required and can be made online or by calling 1-877-487-2778.
The agency will be accepting applications but will not be issuing or printing passports on this day. Pick up or delivery options will be discussed at the time of appointment.
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mondays through Fridays
By appointment only
Closed federal holidays
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Atlanta Passport Agency
CA/PPT/AT
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1010
Sterling, VA 20166-1010
Application Number Starts With:
74
How to Apply at a Passport Agency
To apply at this passport agency, you must:
- Have international travel within 14 calendar days.
- If you need a foreign visa, your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your travel.
- Show printed proof of international travel. See examples in the 'Collect all your application materials' section below on this page.
- Pay the $60 expedite fee with your application fees.
If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies. If you don't meet the requirements for an appointment, request expedited service.
We do not charge a fee to make appointments. If you asked to pay for an appointment, you should consider the request to be fraudulent. We are not affiliated with any third-party appointment booking services. We may not be able to honor appointments booked via third parties. Do not attempt to book duplicate appointments.
February 2025 Notice: We are in the process of updating our paper forms and we may not be able to provide you a form at your appointment. You must fill out your form and print it before you come to a passport agency. Go to our
Passport Forms page for the current forms. If you do not bring your own form to your appointment, you may experience delays getting your passport.
- Printed confirmation of your appointment
- Printed proof of international travel
- Flying: show a flight receipt or an itinerary
- Driving or taking a boat to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean: show a hotel reservation, cruise or bus tickets, or international car insurance
- Fill out your form(s) online and print it
- All required supporting documents for the form(s)
- One passport photo
- Application fee and expedite fee.
- Major credit cards
- Debit cards (not ATM cards)
- Contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay
Other information
- If you are applying for a child under 16, both parents or guardians and your child must come to the appointment.
- You may bring someone else with you to assist you with applying. Examples include an attorney, an interpreter, or a family member.
- We accept all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.
- Print our Social Story to prepare for your appointment. A social story shows social situations and may help customers who are on the autism spectrum.
Follow these steps:
I have not yet applied
- Go to our Online Passport Appointment System.
- Enter information about your travel plans to see if you qualify for an appointment. You may make an appointment for up to 7 members of your household.
- Enter your email address. We will email you a code which you must enter to continue making an appointment. Check your junk or spam folder if you do not see the code in your inbox.
- Enter your mobile phone number. We will send you an SMS text message with another code you must enter to continue making an appointment.
- Finish scheduling your appointment. Check your email for a message confirming the details of your appointment. The system will hold your appointment for 15 minutes. If you do not confirm your appointment within 15 minutes, start over.
- If you need to cancel or change the appointment, click the link in the confirmation email to get information about your appointment. If you made an appointment over the phone, forward the email you got to NPIC@state.gov with “Cancel my Appointment” in the subject line.
I have already applied
Call 1-877-487-2778 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Mondays through Fridays, or on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We close on federal holidays.
Se habla español. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services.
Follow these steps:
- Arrive 15 minutes early to go through security screening.
- You cannot bring weapons, food, and drinks (except water in a sealable bottle).
- After checking in for your appointment on the first floor, take the elevator to the 10th floor for security screening and to apply for your passport.
- Check in at the information window. Give them your appointment confirmation number.
- Be seated in the lobby and wait until we call your number. We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.
- When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
- At the window, we will review your application and supporting materials. We will discuss options for picking up or delivering your passport.
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Getting Here
The agency is next to the Peachtree Center MARTA transit rail station.
Prices at downtown parking garages change based on special events in the area.
We work to provide equal access to services at our agency. Learn more on our Applying for a Passport with a Disability page.
When you visit our agency, ask security officers or agency employees if you need help. We have an accessible entrance, restroom, and lobby:
- Entrance: On the ground floor, use the accessible entrance to our appointment check-in lobby.
- Restrooms: We have accessible restrooms on the 10th floor only.
- Public Lobby: Use an elevator to reach the agency on the 10th and 12th floors. You can apply at window #1 if you cannot stand while submitting an application.
We have devices and tools to help customers with disabilities complete passport applications. When you check in, let an employee know that you want to use one of these tools. These tools may include assistive tablets, pens, magnifiers, or communication devices.
If you have questions or want to confirm an agency has a device for your needs, call us at 1-877-487-2778. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services.
Last Updated: April 14, 2025
