Wake County Register of Deeds to Open Passport Acceptance Facility
Service open to the public starting Tuesday, June 21st by appointment only
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner
For Immediate Release
Contact: Luther Snyder luther.snyder@wake.gov
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Raleigh, NC – The Wake County Register of Deeds office will begin accepting new passport applications on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. All appointments must be scheduled in advance online. The Register of Deeds has passport forms available and will also be able to take your official passport photo. We will accept your completed application for a new passport and forward it to the Passport Services section of the U.S. Department of State for issuance determination.
All applicants must submit a completed Form DS 11 and:
- Appear in person
- Submit proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate, expired passport, naturalization certificate) *if born in NC, may pick up a copy of your birth certificate in our vital records office
- Submit proof of identity (driver’s license, military ID, other government-issued ID)
- Passport photo required. (Photos can be taken at our office for a fee of $10 per applicant)
- Click here for a complete checklist
- Click here for a complete list of fees
- Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for applications and detailed information on obtaining a U.S. passport, and requirements for minors.
The service is offered by appointment only. Appointment times are Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Click here to schedule your appointment
The Wake County Register of Deeds office is located on the 1st floor of the Wake County Justice Center at 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601
For more information concerning passport applications, please email ROD.Passports@wake.gov or contact the Wake County Register of Deeds office at: (919) 856-5460.
