📍 TENNESSEE
Knox County Clerk - Downtown (Old Courthouse)
County Clerk Office · Knoxville
Housed in the historic Old Courthouse at 300 W.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri | Daytime hours — confirm current times at 865-215-2385 |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
Housed in the historic Old Courthouse at 300 W. Main Street, the Knox County Clerk's downtown office accepts passport applications alongside its everyday work on vehicle titles, marriage licenses, and business tax records. It is a practical choice for anyone who prefers a county government window to a post office counter.
The downtown location keeps regular weekday hours, and passport photos can be taken on site, which spares you a second errand. Its central spot near the City-County Building also makes it handy if you are already downtown for other county business.
Downtown parking can be tight during the workday, so allow a little extra time. If a west-side location is easier, the clerk also runs a Cedar Bluff branch listed on the Knoxville page.
💡 Good to know
The clerk requires a certified birth certificate with parents' names (no photocopies) and separate payments — one check or money order to the U.S. Department of State, and the acceptance fee to Knox County. Minors must attend with a parent or guardian. See more Knoxville acceptance sites if a west-county window suits you better.