Passport office in Winston-Salem, NC
5 places in and around Winston-Salem accept passport applications. Winston-Salem has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Washington, about 262 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Hanes Mall Post Office
2.8 mi3320 Silas Creek Pkwy,ste 500, Winston-salem, NC 27103 · Map
Mon–Sat 10am–3pm
(336) 760-0942 · Book appointment
Winston - Salem State University
3.1 mi1565 Reynolds Park Road,anderson Conference Center, Winston-salem, NC 27110 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(336) 750-2127 · Book appointment
North Point Post Office
3.4 mi7840 North Point Blvd,suite 110, Winston-salem, NC 27106 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(336) 757-1055 · Book appointment
Kernersville Post Office
11.1 mi325 West Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2:30pm
Sat 10am–11am
(336) 993-7362 · Book appointment
King Post Office
14.4 mi603 S Main St, King, NC 27021 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(336) 985-7088 · 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 Washington Passport Agency. From Winston-Salem that is about 262 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Winston-Salem
Washington, DC
~262 mi from Winston-Salem
Atlanta, GA
~283 mi from Winston-Salem
Philadelphia, PA
~386 mi from Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Winston-Salem, including Hanes Mall Post Office and Winston - Salem State University. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Winston-Salem?
No. The nearest is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, about 262 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Winston-Salem?
Not in Winston-Salem itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Washington. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.