Passport office in Birmingham, AL
17 places in and around Birmingham accept passport applications. Birmingham has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 140 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Birmingham
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 17 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Birmingham. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Birmingham Main Post Office
0.5 mi351 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(205) 521-7990 · Book appointment
Jefferson County Circuit Court
0.5 mi716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North,suite 500, Birmingham, AL 35203 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(205) 325-5313 · Book appointment
Birmingham Public Library - Central
0.5 mi2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
(205) 226-3705 · Book appointment
Jefferson County Circuit Clerks Office
0.5 mi2124 7th Avenue N,suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–4pm
Thu 8am–4pm
(205) 325-5400
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1 mi1201 University Blvd,room 126, Birmingham, AL 35294 · Map
Mon, Thu–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Tue–Wed 8:30am–6pm
(205) 996-1385 · Book appointment
Avondale Public Library
1.7 mi509 40th St South, Birmingham, AL 35222 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–4pm
(205) 226-4000 · Book appointment
Crestline Heights PO
3.2 mi3900 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(205) 870-0184 · Book appointment
Vestavia Hillsfinance Station
7.3 mi745 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 11am–1pm
Hoover Public Library
7.3 mi200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL 35216 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(205) 444-7869 · Book appointment
Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
7.3 mi1221 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 · Map
Mon–Tue 9am–8pm
Wed–Thu 9am–6pm
Fri 9am–6pm
(205) 978-0155 · Book appointment
Center Point Post Office
10.2 mi2365 1st St NE, Birmingham, AL 35215 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(205) 856-2303 · Book appointment
Hoover Station
11.2 mi1809 Riverchase Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–3pm
(205) 982-4861 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 17 near Birmingham on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Atlanta Passport Agency. From Birmingham that is about 140 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Birmingham
Atlanta, GA
~140 mi from Birmingham
New Orleans, LA
~312 mi from Birmingham
Hot Springs, AR
~367 mi from Birmingham
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 Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Birmingham?
There are 17 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Birmingham, including Birmingham Main Post Office and Jefferson County Circuit Court. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Birmingham?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 140 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Birmingham?
Not in Birmingham itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Atlanta. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.