Passport Acceptance Facilities in Guilford County
Guilford County is home to Greensboro and High Point and is one of North Carolina's major metro counties for passport services. The Register of Deeds at 201 W Market St in downtown Greensboro handles passport applications during business hours.
The Greensboro Main Post Office is notable for having dedicated passport walk-in hours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9–11am — a rare consistent walk-in window that's worth using if your schedule allows.
Guilford County Register of Deeds
Limited — call same day
No
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
guilford-county30 book / guilford-county00 child
Guilford5
USPS Greensboro Main Post Office
Yes — dedicated passport hours Tue/Thu 9–11am
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm
Guilford5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Guilford County Appointment
Guilford County was impacted by the closure of Greensboro Public Library's passport services in February 2026. The Register of Deeds and the Greensboro USPS location are now the primary alternatives for the county's 500,000+ residents.
- 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 monthsNo on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Greensboro.
- Check or money order: guilford-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: guilford-county00. Add Guilford0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Guilford5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Guilford County
Walk-in availability at the Guilford County Register of Deeds: Limited — call same day. For USPS in Guilford County: Yes — dedicated passport hours Tue/Thu 9–11am. 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 Guilford 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 Guilford County
On-site passport photo services at Guilford County Register of Deeds: No. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Greensboro: CVS Pharmacy (guilford-county6.99), Walgreens (guilford-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (201 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401.44), FedEx Office (guilford-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 — Guilford County
Guilford County Register of Deeds: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm. 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 Guilford 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 (+Guilford County Register of Deeds0) 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 North Carolina were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Guilford County Register of Deeds and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Guilford County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.