Detroit Passport Agency

Hours: 
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday

By Appointment Only
Closed Federal Holidays

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of State
Detroit Passport Agency
CA/PPT/DE
44132 Mercure Cir.
PO Box 1066
Sterling, VA 20166-1066

Application Number Starts With:
56

 
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How to Apply at a Passport Agency

1. Find out if you're eligible

To apply at this passport agency, you must:

  • Have international travel within 14 calendar days.
  • Show printed proof of international travel. See examples in the 'Collect all your application materials' section below on this page.
  • Pay the $60 expedite fee with your application fees.
  • Note: If you need a foreign visa, your appointment must be within 28 calendar days of your travel.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, please see Life-or-Death Emergencies. If you don't meet the requirements for an appointment, request expedited service.

We do not charge a fee to make appointments. If you asked to pay for an appointment, you should consider the request to be fraudulent. We are not affiliated with any third-party appointment booking services. We may not be able to honor appointments booked via third parties. Do not attempt to book duplicate appointments.

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2. Collect all your application materials

  • Printed confirmation of your appointment
  • Printed proof of international travel
    • Flying: show a flight receipt or an itinerary.
    • Driving or taking a boat to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean: show a hotel reservation, cruise or bus tickets, or international car insurance.
  • Fill out your form(s) online and print it 
  • All required supporting documents
  • One passport photo
  • Application fee and expedite fee
    • Pay with a credit or debit card.
    • You can also use a prepaid card that is not linked to a line of credit or bank account, or a digital wallet such as Apple, Google, or Samsung Pay. 
    • You cannot pay with cash, or a check or money order. 

*We accept all forms for first-time and renewal customers. Not sure what forms or supporting documents you need? Start at the Passport Application Wizard.

 

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3. Make an appointment

Follow these steps:

I have not yet applied

  1. Go to our Online Passport Appointment System.
  2. Enter information about your travel plans to see if you qualify for an appointment. You may make an appointment for up to 7 members of your household.
  3. Enter your email address. We will email you a code which you must enter to continue making an appointment. Check your junk or spam folder if you do not see the code in your inbox.
  4. Enter your mobile phone number. We will send you an SMS text message with another code you must enter to continue making an appointment.
  5. Finish scheduling your appointment. Check your email for a message confirming the details of your appointment. The system will hold your appointment for 15 minutes. If you do not confirm your appointment within 15 minutes, start over.
  6. If you need to cancel or change the appointment, click the link in the confirmation email to get information about your appointment. If you made an appointment over the phone, forward the email you received confirming your appointment to NPIC@state.gov with “Cancel my Appointment” in the subject line. 

I have already applied

Call 1-877-487-2778 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Mondays through Fridays, or on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We close on federal holidays. 

Se habla español. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services. 

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4. Arrive early to your appointment

 
  1. Please arrive a few minutes early. Weapons, food, drinks (except water in a sealable bottle), and aerosol cans are not allowed.
  2. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
  3. Check in at the Information Desk. Give them your appointment confirmation number to verify your appointment.
  4. Be seated and wait until we call your number.
  5. When we call your number, go to your assigned window.
  6. A Department of State employee will review your application and supporting materials and discuss available delivery options.

Please note: We may not see you exactly at your appointment time.

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Getting Here

Parking Information

There are several parking surface lots within a three block radius of the agency that range from $5- $10/day.  

Last Updated: November 29, 2023