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Passport Acceptance Offices in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount sits right on the line between Nash and Edgecombe counties in eastern North Carolina, and it gives residents two straightforward ways to complete the in-person step of a U.S.

Nash & Edgecombe countiesEastern NC, on I-95Two acceptance offices in townFirst-time & child applications

🔎 Passport offices in this city

2 offices

Braswell Memorial LibraryPublic Library (government-run)727 North Grace St2524421951View →

Rocky Mount Main Post OfficePost Office (USPS)327 E Raleigh Blvd9194205343View →

📌 Quick facts

CountiesNash & Edgecombe

Nearest passport agencyWashington, DC (~233 mi)

Offices listed2

📖 About Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount sits right on the line between Nash and Edgecombe counties in eastern North Carolina, and it gives residents two straightforward ways to complete the in-person step of a U.S. passport application without driving to a big-city agency. Whether you are applying for the first time, renewing a child's book, or replacing one that was lost, both local acceptance offices can verify your identity, witness your signature, and forward your paperwork to the State Department.

The two Rocky Mount acceptance offices are the Rocky Mount Main Post Office on East Raleigh Boulevard, near downtown on the Edgecombe side, and Braswell Memorial Library on North Grace Street, on the Nash-county side of town. The post office is the reliable default; the library is a good pick if you prefer a quieter, non-postal setting and already have your photo in hand. Both work strictly by appointment.

For the statewide view, fees, what to bring and processing times, consult our North Carolina passport guide. If you have urgent international travel inside two weeks, the nearest public appointment agency is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, DC — roughly 233 miles, about three and a half hours north on I-95. There is no regional passport agency inside North Carolina yet, so most Rocky Mount travelers simply book here at home and apply well ahead of any trip.

💡 Good to know

Book early. Both Rocky Mount offices are appointment-only, and slots for the post office and the library fill fastest around spring break and early summer. Neither the library nor most USPS counter appointments guarantee same-day photos, so confirm photo availability when you book or bring a compliant 2x2 photo with you. If both local offices are full, nearby Wilson and Tarboro also have acceptance counters within a short drive.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which offices in Rocky Mount will take my application?

Two public acceptance offices serve the city: the Rocky Mount Main Post Office at 327 E Raleigh Blvd and Braswell Memorial Library at 727 North Grace St. Both handle first-time, child, and lost or damaged passport applications by appointment.

Is it true that Rocky Mount sits in two counties at once?

Yes. The city sits across the Nash and Edgecombe county line. The post office is on the Edgecombe side near downtown and Braswell Memorial Library is on the Nash side, but either office can process any Rocky Mount resident's application.

Traveling soon — where's the nearest agency to Rocky Mount?

The closest public appointment agency is the Washington Passport Agency in Washington, DC, about 233 miles (roughly 3.5 hours) north on I-95. For non-urgent trips, apply at a local Rocky Mount office instead.

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