📍 MISSISSIPPI
Passport Acceptance Offices in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, Mississippi's largest city in Lauderdale County, sits at the crossroads of Interstates 20 and 59 in the east-central part of the state — a geography that puts it roughly equidistant from Jackson and Birmingh…
🔎 Passport offices in this city
2 offices
📌 Quick facts
📖 About Meridian
Meridian, Mississippi's largest city in Lauderdale County, sits at the crossroads of Interstates 20 and 59 in the east-central part of the state — a geography that puts it roughly equidistant from Jackson and Birmingham, and about three and a half hours by car from the New Orleans Passport Center, the nearest full-service U.S. passport agency for the region. Residents who need a passport issued in days rather than weeks should plan that New Orleans trip with an urgent appointment in hand; for routine timelines, the local acceptance facilities handle everything from initial submissions to oath witnessing right here in Lauderdale County.
Two distinct options cover the city's passport acceptance needs. The Meridian passport offices include the federally operated Meridian Main Post Office on 9th Street and the Meridian City Clerk inside City Hall on 23rd Avenue. Applicants who want a government office feel — quieter counters, municipal staff, appointment slots that move at a measured pace — often prefer the City Clerk, while those already comfortable with USPS procedures can book directly through the postal service's online scheduler at tools.usps.com.
Families applying for a child's first passport will find both locations equipped to process DS-11 forms for minors. Both parents or legal guardians must generally be present (or provide a signed consent form) when applying for a child under 16, so plan accordingly before booking. First-time adult applicants who have never held a U.S. passport also must use the DS-11 in-person process at one of these acceptance facilities — a straightforward step with the right documents in hand. Explore all locations across the state on the Mississippi passport offices page for context on processing times and additional resources.
💡 Good to know
The New Orleans Passport Center (365 Canal Street, Suite 1300) serves urgent applicants with travel within 14 days by appointment only — call 1-877-487-2778 or book at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. Routine and expedited applications submitted at Meridian's local acceptance offices are mailed directly to the State Department for processing. Check current processing times at travel.state.gov before choosing your application type.