Passport office in Boone, NC
4 places in and around Boone accept passport applications. Boone has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 229 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Boone
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Boone. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Watauga County Tax Administration
0.3 mi274 Winklers Creek Road,suite A, Boone, NC 28607 · Map
Mon, Thu 8am–2pm
Tue–Wed 12pm–4pm
(828) 268-2315 · Book appointment
Boone Post Office
0.3 mi1544 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 8:30am–10:30am
(828) 264-3813 · Book appointment
Appalachian State University Cpu
0.6 mi614 Howard St, Boone, NC 28608 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(828) 262-2246 · Book appointment
Banner Elk
10.3 mi155 Central Way SW, Banner Elk, NC 28604 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(828) 372-0060 · 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 Atlanta Passport Agency. From Boone that is about 229 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Boone
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 North Carolina.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Boone?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Boone, including Watauga County Tax Administration and Boone Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Boone?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 229 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Boone?
Not in Boone 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.