Passport office in Baton Rouge, LA
11 places in and around Baton Rouge accept passport applications. Baton Rouge has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in New Orleans, about 70 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Baton Rouge
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 11 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Baton Rouge. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Courts Office
3.4 mi9050 Airline Hwy,suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(225) 293-2933 · Book appointment
General Mail Facility
4.2 mi8101 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sat 8am–3pm
(225) 763-3695 · Book appointment
East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
4.6 mi222 St Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(225) 389-3950 · Book appointment
Baton Rouge Main Post Office
5.5 mi750 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 8am–11am
(225) 381-0325 · Book appointment
Woodlawn Station
6.7 mi4700 Millwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(225) 752-7418 · Book appointment
Greenwell Springs Post Office
10.5 mi22801 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9am–11am
(225) 261-4985 · Book appointment
West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court
10.5 mi850 Eighth St, Port Allen, LA 70767 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(225) 383-0378
Denham Springs Post Office
10.9 mi140 Del Orleans Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–2:30pm
Sat 8:30am–11:45am
(225) 665-0528 · Book appointment
Prairieville Post Office
12 mi15655 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–11am
(225) 673-8100 · Book appointment
Iberville Parish Clerk of Court
13.8 mi58050 Meriam St, Plaquemine, LA 70764 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(225) 687-5160 · Book appointment
Plaquemine Post Office
13.8 mi58015 Canal St, Plaquemine, LA 70764 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–11:15am
(225) 692-8003 · 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 New Orleans Passport Center. From Baton Rouge that is about 70 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Baton Rouge
New Orleans, LA
~70 mi from Baton Rouge
Houston, TX
~259 mi from Baton Rouge
Hot Springs, AR
~303 mi from Baton Rouge
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 Louisiana.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Baton Rouge?
There are 11 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Baton Rouge, including East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Courts Office and General Mail Facility. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Baton Rouge?
No. The nearest is the New Orleans Passport Center in New Orleans, about 70 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Baton Rouge?
Not in Baton Rouge itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being New Orleans. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.