Ste. Genevieve County Health Department

The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department on Basler Drive is one of the friendlier surprises for local travelers: alongside its public-health work, the department keeps two trained passport agents on staff to accept new applications. It gives residents a county-run alternative to the post office without leaving town.

Agents here review DS-11 forms for first-time adult and minor applicants, examine renewal paperwork, and can take your passport photo on site for a set fee. A dedicated parking lot in front of the building makes visits with children or elderly family members straightforward — a practical touch the downtown post office cannot always match.

Appointments are required so an agent is guaranteed to be available; call ahead before you drive over. For a look at every acceptance point in the area, see our Ste. Genevieve passport guide, or browse the wider Missouri directory.

Call (573) 883-7411 to book — appointments are required here and there is no walk-in acceptance. Passport photos are offered on site for a modest fee, and staff can point first-time applicants to what to bring. If you also want a postal option, the Sainte Genevieve Post Office accepts applications too.