📍 ARKANSAS
Benton County Circuit Clerk
County Clerk (Courthouse) · Bentonville
The Benton County Circuit Clerk's office, in the historic district near Bentonville's downtown square at 215 East Central Avenue, doubles as a passport acceptance point for residents who would rather handle the paperwork at the courthouse than at a retail postal counter.
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| Passport service | Call ahead to confirm hours and whether an appointment is needed |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Benton County Circuit Clerk's office, in the historic district near Bentonville's downtown square at 215 East Central Avenue, doubles as a passport acceptance point for residents who would rather handle the paperwork at the courthouse than at a retail postal counter. The clerk's staff are authorized to verify your identity, witness your signature, and forward completed DS-11 packets to the U.S. Department of State.
Applicants often choose this location when they are already downtown for other county business, such as recording documents or court matters. Because clerk offices set their own passport hours and sometimes require an appointment, calling ahead saves a wasted trip, particularly around lunch and at the end of the workday.
This is one of two acceptance options in town; the Bentonville rundown compares both, and you can widen the search to every Arkansas passport office if a different Benton County city is closer for you.
💡 Good to know
Bring your unsigned DS-11, original proof of citizenship with a photocopy, a photo ID, and the required fees, and note that the State Department and the acceptance fee are usually paid separately. Confirm current passport hours by phone before visiting. If the courthouse window is full, the nearby Bentonville post office also accepts applications.