Calhoun County Circuit Clerk

The Calhoun County Circuit Clerk's Office in downtown Anniston has accepted passport applications since 2019, making it one of the few court-based acceptance facilities in northeastern Alabama. Located in the Calhoun County Courthouse complex at 25 West 11th Street, the clerk's passport window is staffed on a walk-in basis during limited morning and early-afternoon hours, Monday through Friday.

Court clerks here are authorized to execute the DS-11 oath, verify original citizenship documents, and process first-time applications for adults and children. Because hours are more restricted than those at the post office, applicants should plan to arrive well before the midday break. The courthouse setting also means parking is available in the adjacent county lot.

This is a particularly useful option for families applying with minor children, as the dual-parent requirement can often be accommodated at a flexible government office. Residents across Calhoun County can explore all local options in the Anniston passport office guide and the broader Alabama directory.

Alabama state holidays follow the state government calendar, so call ahead on days adjacent to holiday weekends to confirm the passport window is open. Bring original documents — certified birth certificate, valid government-issued ID, and one 2x2 photo — along with the State Department fee check or money order. The clerk does not accept credit cards for State Department fees. For expedited or urgent travel needs, Anniston is about 91 miles from the Atlanta Passport Agency (Atlanta, GA), reachable in roughly 1.5 hours via I-20.