St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court runs the most heavily used passport acceptance service in Covington, on the ground floor of the Justice Center at 701 N. Columbia Street in the heart of downtown. As an official acceptance agent for the U.S. Department of State, the office lets you apply for new passport books and cards in a family-friendly setting with plenty of seating — a plus if you're applying for children. Staff can take your passport photo during the same visit, so there's no second errand.

This is a good first stop for first-time applicants, minors, and anyone whose renewal doesn't qualify for the mail-in route. Of the choices listed on the Covington passport page , this one sits most centrally. Ahead of your visit, look over the fee amounts and the full document checklist on the Louisiana passport guide .

Call (985) 809-8710 before you go — the office asks you to phone ahead to process passports, which also confirms current availability. It sits inside the parish Justice Center downtown, so allow a moment for parking and building entry. If the Clerk of Court is busy, the nearby Covington Main Post Office is a second acceptance option.