Municipal office
New Shoreham Town Clerk
16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI 02807
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Wheelchair accessible

1 passport acceptance location in Block Island. 0 take passport photos on site and 1 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
New England & the Northeast
Municipal office
16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI 02807
If nothing in Block Island fits your schedule, these nearby Rhode Island cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Block Island — 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 Block Island locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
None of the Block Island listings currently publish on-site photo service, so plan to bring a compliant 2×2 inch passport photo — our free photo tool makes one from your phone in minutes. 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 Rhode Island page lists the nearest options, and each Block Island listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.