Post office
Council Bluffs Post Office
8 S. 6Th ST, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
2 passport acceptance locations in Council Bluffs. 2 take passport photos on site and 1 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
Post office
8 S. 6Th ST, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
County or state office
227 South 6Th ST, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
monday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Council Bluffs — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Council Bluffs locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
2 of the 2 facilities in Council Bluffs take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 1 location accepts walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Iowa page lists the nearest options, and each Council Bluffs listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.