School or university
International and Border Programs at Nmsu
3024 Andrew Wall Place, Las Cruces, NM 88003
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible

2 passport acceptance locations in Las Cruces. 2 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
The Desert Southwest
School or university
3024 Andrew Wall Place, Las Cruces, NM 88003
Post office
201 E Las Cruces Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001
If nothing in Las Cruces fits your schedule, these nearby New Mexico cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Las Cruces — 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 Las Cruces locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
2 of the 2 facilities in Las Cruces 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 New Mexico page lists the nearest options, and each Las Cruces listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.