Passport Acceptance Offices in Missouri
Missouri is a two-metro state pulled to opposite corners.
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📖 About Missouri
Missouri is a two-metro state pulled to opposite corners. In the east, St. Louis rises along the Mississippi River beneath the Gateway Arch; in the west, Kansas City hugs the bend of the Missouri River. Between and below them sit the college town of Columbia, the capital at Jefferson City, and the Ozark highlands rolling down toward Springfield. Passport counters follow that population: St. Louis carries the most acceptance offices, with Kansas City close behind and a steady scatter through the smaller river towns and county seats.
Most of these 289 counters live inside U.S. Post Offices, though some sit in city halls, county clerk's offices, and public libraries. Each one witnesses your signature, checks your evidence of citizenship, and forwards the sealed application for you. What they cannot do is set turnaround time or hand you a finished book on the spot, so plan around the printed processing windows rather than any single office.
Coverage reaches well past the two big metros. You'll find offices in St. Charles, Independence, and St. Joseph in the west and north, Cape Girardeau down on the Mississippi in the southeast, and a military-serving counter near Fort Leonard Wood in the south-central Ozarks. Wherever you start, the routine is the same, and a quick phone call ahead saves a wasted trip.
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📝 How applying works
Most passport acceptance offices are U.S. Post Offices, public libraries, and county or city clerk offices that act as official acceptance facilities. You apply in person using Form DS-11 if you are getting a passport for the first time, if your previous passport was lost, stolen, or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if you were under 16 when it was issued.
Fill out the form ahead of time but do not sign it — a passport agent must watch you sign. Some facilities accept walk-ins during set passport hours, while others require an appointment, so it is worth calling the office listed on your city’s page before you go.
🎒 What to bring
💳 Fees
| Service | To U.S. Dept. of State | To the facility |
|---|---|---|
| Adult passport book (age 16+) | $130 | $35 |
| Adult passport card (age 16+) | $30 | $35 |
| Adult book + card | $160 | $35 |
| Child passport book (under 16) | $100 | $35 |
| Child passport card (under 16) | $15 | $35 |
| Child book + card | $115 | $35 |
The application fee is paid to the U.S. Department of State; the $35 execution (acceptance) fee is paid to the facility where you apply. Expedited service adds $60, and faster return delivery is available for a small extra charge. Fees are set nationally and are the same at every acceptance office in the country.
⏱️ Processing times
As of 2026, routine passport applications take about 4–6 weeks to process, and expedited applications about 2–3 weeks, counted from the day the State Department receives your application. Add roughly 2 weeks for mailing on each end.
The busiest season runs from late winter through summer, so apply between October and December when you can. If you are traveling within 14 days, you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency rather than a local acceptance facility.
💡 Good to know
Photos: many post office counters shoot the 2x2 passport photo on site, but not all, so ask when you call. A drugstore or shipping shop nearby can fill the gap.
Payment: the acceptance fee and the State Department fee are two separate charges. Offices often want a check or money order for the government portion, so bring one rather than relying on a card.
Children under 16: both parents or legal guardians normally have to attend in person, and the child must come too. If one parent can't be there, ask ahead about the consent form and ID copies you'll need instead.