Passport Acceptance Facilities in Fulton County
Fulton County encompasses Atlanta and several northern suburbs. The Fulton County Clerk of Courts at 136 Pryor St SW in downtown Atlanta is the primary county-level acceptance facility and offers on-site photo services. Atlanta is home to the Atlanta Regional Passport Agency for urgent applications.
The Atlanta USPS downtown station accepts walk-in passport applications during morning hours — typically before 11am. Walk-in capacity is limited and fills quickly during peak spring travel season. Arrive early.
Fulton County Clerk of Courts
Limited — call same morning
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
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USPS Atlanta Downtown Station
Yes — walk-ins accepted mornings
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Fulton5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Fulton County Appointment
For urgent travel within 14 weeks, Fulton County residents can book appointments at the Atlanta Regional Passport Agency at 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr SW, Atlanta — one of the most accessible regional agencies in the Southeast.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Atlanta.
- Check or money order: fulton-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: fulton-county00. Add Fulton0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Fulton5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Fulton County
Walk-in availability at the Fulton County Clerk of Courts: Limited — call same morning. For USPS in Fulton County: Yes — walk-ins accepted mornings. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Fulton County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Fulton County
On-site passport photo services at Fulton County Clerk of Courts: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Atlanta: CVS Pharmacy (fulton-county6.99), Walgreens (fulton-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (136 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.44), FedEx Office (fulton-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fulton County
Fulton County Clerk of Courts: Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Fulton County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Fulton County Clerk of Courts0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in Georgia were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Fulton County Clerk of Courts and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Fulton County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.