📍 NORTH CAROLINA
City Of Jacksonville - Center For Public Safety
Municipal Government Office · Jacksonville
The City of Jacksonville's Center for Public Safety on Marine Boulevard is a distinctive passport acceptance facility that combines passport processing with the city's broader public safety services.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Wednesday–Thursday | Walk-in passport services approximately 9:00 AM–4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday–Tuesday | By appointment only, approximately 9:00 AM–4:45 PM; call 910-455-4000 |
| Friday | By appointment only, approximately 9:00 AM–2:45 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The City of Jacksonville's Center for Public Safety on Marine Boulevard is a distinctive passport acceptance facility that combines passport processing with the city's broader public safety services. Located along the main artery connecting downtown Jacksonville to the Onslow County coastline, this facility offers a more flexible scheduling window than many comparable acceptance offices, with walk-in hours on select weekdays alongside scheduled appointments.
This location is particularly well-positioned for applicants coming from the northern parts of Jacksonville, the Piney Green Road corridor, and communities along the Intracoastal Waterway. The Center for Public Safety has built a reputation for handling high passport volumes efficiently — a reflection of the consistently strong demand from a community that includes one of the largest concentrations of active-duty military families on the East Coast.
To compare this location with other options before you visit, see the Jacksonville passport acceptance guide or the statewide North Carolina passport directory.
💡 Good to know
To schedule an appointment, call 910-455-4000. Walk-in hours are available Wednesdays and Thursdays and can be useful if your schedule does not allow advance planning. The Center for Public Safety is one of two city-operated passport acceptance facilities in Jacksonville; if one location is fully booked, Jacksonville City Hall at 815 New Bridge Street is a nearby alternative. For time-sensitive travel within 14 calendar days, contact the Washington, DC Passport Agency for an urgent appointment.