Passport Acceptance Facilities in Denver County
Denver County is Colorado's most populous jurisdiction. The Denver Clerk and Recorder at 201 W Colfax Ave offers passport services with photo. Denver is home to the Denver Regional Passport Agency for urgent applications.
The Denver Regional Passport Agency at 3151 S Vaughn Way in Aurora serves Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding states for urgent travel within 14 weeks.
Denver Clerk and Recorder
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
$130 book + $35 acceptance
USPS Denver Main Post Office
What to Bring
Denver's outdoor and ski culture drives significant international travel demand, particularly to South America, New Zealand, and Europe for counter-season skiing. Peak passport demand mirrors ski season (Dec–Mar) as well as standard spring travel season.
- Completed DS-11 (NOT signed — sign only when agent instructs)Download at travel.state.gov
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyState-issued with raised seal. No hospital certificates.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front/back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, white background, no glasses, taken within 6 months
- Check/money order: $130 payable to "U.S. Department of State"
- Payment for $35 acceptance fee (many facilities accept cards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Denver Clerk and Recorder: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. USPS: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm. Always call or check the official website before visiting to confirm hours haven't changed.
Yes — both facilities above handle child passport applications. Children under 16 require both parents present or a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent. The child must attend in person. See our child passport guide.
Pay for expedited processing (+$60) when you submit at any local facility. For travel within 6 weeks, book directly at the nearest regional passport agency. See the expedited guide.