Passport office in Knoxville, TN
7 places in and around Knoxville accept passport applications. Knoxville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 154 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Knoxville
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 7 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Knoxville. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Knox County Clerk
0.3 mi300 W. Main St.,suite 226, Knoxville, TN 37902 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:15am–4pm
(865) 215-2385 · Book appointment
Ut - Knoxville Passport Services
0.8 mi1502 Cumberland Ave,ste. 161e, Knoxville, TN 37996 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–3pm
Thu 9am–3pm
(865) 974-7960 · Book appointment
Knox County Clerk
2.5 mi7. 4734 Centerline Dr., Knoxville, TN 37917 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–4:30pm
Thu 8am–4:30pm
(865) 705-4866 · Book appointment
Knoxville Gmf Window
5.3 mi1237 E. Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37950 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(865) 558-4583 · Book appointment
Knox County Clerk Halls Office
6.1 mi7328 Norris Freeway, Knoxville, TN 37918 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–4:30pm
Thu 8am–4:30pm
(865) 215-3400 · Book appointment
Knox County Clerks Office-cedar Bluff
9.1 mi9000 Executive Park Dr,building A 301, Knoxville, TN 37923 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–4pm
Thu 8am–4pm
(865) 215-8517 · Book appointment
Blount County Clerk
12.5 mi345 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8am–3:45pm
Thu 8am–3:45pm
(865) 273-5800 · 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 Knoxville that is about 154 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Knoxville
Atlanta, GA
~154 mi from Knoxville
Washington, DC
~428 mi from Knoxville
Detroit, MI
~443 mi from Knoxville
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 Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Knoxville?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Knoxville, including Knox County Clerk and Ut - Knoxville Passport Services. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Knoxville?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 154 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Knoxville?
Not in Knoxville 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.