Rankin County Chancery Clerk's Office

The Rankin County Chancery Clerk's Office in downtown Brandon offers a walk-in alternative for passport applicants who would rather not book a timed slot. Located on East Government Street inside the county's chancery operations, the clerk's staff serve as State Department acceptance agents alongside their usual duties recording deeds, court filings, and land records.

Because this is a county office rather than a postal counter, applicants are generally seen during regular weekday business hours without an appointment. Staff ask that you arrive with enough time before closing to complete the full application packet, so plan to come earlier in the afternoon rather than right at the end of the day.

For families juggling schedules, the no-appointment approach here can be simpler than the post office route, and it keeps everything close to the courthouse square in the heart of Brandon.

Since the clerk's office processes packets in person, arrive well before closing and bring your completed DS-11, original citizenship document with a photocopy, and a photo ID. Photos are not typically taken here, so plan to have a compliant passport photo ready. You can compare this option with the nearby post offices on our Brandon guide.