Passport office in Columbus, GA
4 places in and around Columbus accept passport applications. Columbus has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 95 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Columbus
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 Columbus. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Clerk of Superior Court
1.5 mi100 10th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(706) 225-3208 · Book appointment
Muscogee County Probate Court
1.5 mi100 10th Street,6th Floor, Columbus, GA 31901 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm
(706) 225-4333 · Book appointment
Columbus Sanddc Post Office
3 mi3916 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(706) 562-1782 · Book appointment
Smiths Station
9.2 mi2720 Panther Pkwy, Smiths Station, AL 36877 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Sat 8:30am–11:30am
(334) 297-7120 · 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 Columbus that is about 95 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Columbus
Atlanta, GA
~95 mi from Columbus
New Orleans, LA
~349 mi from Columbus
Hot Springs, AR
~489 mi from Columbus
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 Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Columbus?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Columbus, including Clerk of Superior Court and Muscogee County Probate Court. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Columbus?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 95 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Columbus?
Not in Columbus 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.