Passport office in Benton, AR
5 places in and around Benton accept passport applications. Benton has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Hot Springs, about 30 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Benton
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 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Benton. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Saline County Circuit Clerk
0 mi200 North Main, Benton, AR 72015 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(501) 303-5615 · Book appointment
Benton Post Office
0 mi1425 Military Rd, Benton, AR 72015 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(501) 672-7647 · Book appointment
Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library
0 mi1800 Smithers Dr, Benton, AR 72015 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(501) 778-4766 · Book appointment
Mabel Boswell Memorial Library
6.4 mi201 Prickett Rd, Bryant, AR 72022 · Map
Mon–Thu 9:30am–4pm
Fri–Sat 9:30am–2pm
(501) 847-2166
Mabelvale Post Office
11.7 mi10715 Mabelvale West Rd., Mabelvale, AR 72103 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(501) 455-2318 · 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 Arkansas Passport Center. From Benton that is about 30 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Benton
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 Arkansas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Benton?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Benton, including Saline County Circuit Clerk and Benton Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Benton?
No. The nearest is the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs, about 30 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Benton?
Not in Benton itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Hot Springs. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.