Passport Acceptance Facilities in Allegheny County
Allegheny County encompasses Pittsburgh and surrounding municipalities. The Allegheny County Prothonotary (Pennsylvania's term for county clerk) at 436 Grant St is the primary county-level acceptance facility. Note: no on-site photo service — bring your own 2×2 compliant photo.
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County were notably impacted by the closure of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh passport services. Carnegie Library had been operating acceptance services at multiple branches and was particularly popular in suburban South Hills and North Hills communities.
Allegheny County Prothonotary
No — appointment required
No
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
allegheny-county30 book / allegheny-county00 child
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USPS Pittsburgh Main Post Office
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
Allegheny5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your Allegheny County Appointment
The closest regional passport agency to Pittsburgh is in Philadelphia. For urgent travel (within 6 weeks), Allegheny County residents should book a Philadelphia or another regional agency appointment directly rather than relying on mail processing. See the expedited guide for details.
- 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 Pittsburgh.
- Check or money order: allegheny-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: allegheny-county00. Add Allegheny0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Allegheny5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Allegheny County
Walk-in availability at the Allegheny County Prothonotary: No — appointment required. For USPS in Allegheny County: Limited — call ahead. 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 Allegheny 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 Allegheny County
On-site passport photo services at Allegheny County Prothonotary: No. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Pittsburgh: CVS Pharmacy (allegheny-county6.99), Walgreens (allegheny-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.44), FedEx Office (allegheny-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 — Allegheny County
Allegheny County Prothonotary: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm. 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 Allegheny 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 (+Allegheny County Prothonotary0) 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 Pennsylvania were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Allegheny County Prothonotary and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Allegheny County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.