Passport Acceptance Facilities in Shelby County
Shelby County encompasses Memphis and is Tennessee's most populous county. The Shelby County Register of Deeds at 1075 Mullins Station Rd offers passport services with photo.
Memphis's FedEx hub means the city has significant international business travel demand, contributing to year-round passport application volume. The Register of Deeds has expanded capacity since library closures.
Shelby County Register of Deeds
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $15
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
$130 book + $35 acceptance
USPS Memphis Main Post Office
What to Bring
Memphis is close enough to northern Mississippi that some cross-border residents use Shelby County facilities. There is no residency requirement for acceptance facility appointments.
- 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
Shelby County Register of Deeds: 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.