Passport Acceptance Offices in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and the seat of Jefferson County, and its passport counters spread from the downtown core out to the eastern suburbs and the UAB campus. Where you apply mostly comes down to which side of town you are on and how flexible your schedule is.

Downtown workers and anyone needing a one-stop trip usually head for the Birmingham Main Office Window on 24th Street North, which handles the heaviest volume and takes photos on site. Families on the east side of town often prefer the quieter Crestline branch on Montclair Road, while students, hospital staff, and Southside residents can use the University of Alabama at Birmingham office, which is open to the public and offers evening appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Alabama has no full passport agency within its borders, so for a same-week emergency the closest option is the Atlanta Passport Agency, roughly 145 miles and about a two-and-a-half-hour drive east on I-20. For statewide context and offices in other cities, see our Alabama passport guide; for routine travel that is not urgent, any of the Birmingham acceptance offices below will get your application moving well within standard processing times.

Every counter here is by appointment, so call ahead before you drive over. First-time applicants, minors, and anyone whose most recent passport was lost, damaged, or issued before age 16 all need to apply in person at one of these acceptance offices rather than renewing by mail.

Bring a certified birth certificate or prior passport plus a photocopy, a valid photo ID, and payment split between the State Department fee and the acceptance fee. If your nearest counter is fully booked, it is worth calling a second Birmingham office rather than waiting weeks — appointment openings vary a lot from branch to branch.