Passport Acceptance Offices in Forsyth, Missouri

Perched above Bull Shoals Lake in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Forsyth is the seat of Taney County and sits just a short drive north of the Branson tourist corridor. Two nearby offices accept passport applications here, so most residents of the lake communities can handle the whole in-person step without leaving the county.

If you want a straightforward stop with photos usually available, the Forsyth Post Office on Shadowrock Dr. handles passport service by appointment through USPS. If you are already downtown or prefer county offices, the Taney County Circuit Clerk inside the courthouse at 132 David St. also accepts applications — a good pick for first-time applicants who want to combine the errand with other county business.

Both offices serve as acceptance agents only: they verify identity, witness signatures, and forward the packet to a federal processing center, which prints and mails the passport. Neither issues the book on the spot, so build in the standard processing window when you plan international travel.

Taney County has no passport agency of its own for same-week emergencies. The nearest full walk-in agency is the Dallas Passport Agency in Texas, roughly seven hours away by car and available by appointment for travelers with urgent, near-term trips. For everyday applications, one of the two local Forsyth offices is far more practical — and you can compare other towns on our Missouri passport offices page.

Whichever office you choose, bring an unsigned DS-11, original citizenship proof, a photo ID with a copy, and separate payment for the government and acceptance fees. Anyone under 16 must appear in person with both parents or guardians. Call ahead to confirm hours — the two Forsyth offices keep different schedules and the courthouse works around court dates.