PASSPORTOFFICES

National Passport Center

Location & contact

31 Rochester Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801

1-877-487-2778 (National Passport Information Center)

Appointment required — walk-ins are not accepted

Processing center; not open to the public.

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Who can use an agency

  • You have international travel within 14 calendar days, or
  • You need a foreign visa within 28 calendar days.
  • Book online through the official appointment system; bring proof of travel.
  • Most acceptance facilities are faster for non-urgent applications.
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How to get an appointment at the National Passport Center

Regional passport agencies serve only travelers who qualify for urgent service, and every visit needs an appointment. You can't walk in, and appointments are free.

  1. Check that you qualify: international travel within 14 days, a foreign visa needed within 28 days, or a life-or-death emergency abroad within 72 hours.
  2. Book the official way: use the State Department's online urgent-travel scheduler or call 1-877-487-2778. Any site that charges for an agency appointment is not official.
  3. Bring proof of travel: a ticket, itinerary or visa appointment showing your departure date. See what counts as proof of travel.
  4. Bring a complete application: the right form (DS-11 or DS-82), a compliant photo, citizenship evidence with a photocopy, ID with a photocopy, and the application and expedite fees.
  5. Arrive on time at 31 Rochester Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801. The agency tells you at your appointment when the passport will be ready.
Book on the official appointment system Not urgent? Find your fastest path

Travel more than 14 days out? Apply with expedited service at a nearby passport acceptance facility in NH instead.

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