Municipal office
Grand Traverse County Treasurer
400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City, MI 49684
monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Passport offices in Michigan
Passport offices in Traverse City, MI
2 passport acceptance locations in Traverse City. 2 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
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Post office
Traverse City Main Post Office
202 South Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Other passport offices in Michigan
If nothing in Traverse City fits your schedule, these nearby Michigan cities also have acceptance facilities.
Applying for a passport in Traverse City, Michigan
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Traverse City — 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 Traverse City locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
2 of the 2 facilities in Traverse City take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 2 locations accept 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 Michigan page lists the nearest options, and each Traverse City listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.