Passport Acceptance Offices in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, the Larimer County seat and home to Colorado State University, sends a steady stream of students, families, and outdoor travelers to the passport counter each year. Three government offices in town accept applications, so most residents can find one that fits both their location and their schedule.

If you live or shop on the south side, the Fort Collins Main Post Office on East Boardwalk Drive handles the largest passport volume and runs entirely by appointment. Downtown workers and Old Town residents often prefer the City Clerk's counter in City Hall, while the Larimer County Clerk & Recorder on West Oak Street is the choice for anyone who wants dependable weekday hours from a county office.

None of these is a federal issuing agency, so no passport is printed on-site. The nearest U.S. Passport Agency is the Colorado Passport Agency in Aurora, about 65 miles south — roughly a 75-to-90-minute drive — and it serves travelers with confirmed departures inside two weeks, strictly by appointment (877-487-2778).

First-time adults, children under 16, and anyone whose current passport can't be renewed by mail should apply in person at one of the three Fort Collins offices. Whichever you pick, book ahead and bring your citizenship proof, photo ID, and a compliant photo.

Every Fort Collins office accepts applications by appointment, so avoid walk-ins. Fees come in two parts — a federal application fee paid to the State Department and a separate acceptance fee paid at the counter — so bring two forms of payment. With CSU driving high demand each spring and summer, book two to three weeks ahead when possible.