Passport Acceptance Offices in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach sits in Horry County along South Carolina's Grand Strand, and residents here have two convenient ways to apply for a U.S. passport without leaving town. Your spot along the coast and your booking habits usually settle it: the Myrtle Beach Main Post Office on North Kings Highway works by appointment only, whereas the Horry County Clerk of Court's South Strand office on Scipio Lane takes walk-ins through the weekday.

Both are official acceptance facilities, meaning they check your documents, witness your signature, and forward everything to a State Department processing center — they don't print the passport on the spot. For the fee schedule, the list of documents to bring, and current processing times, see our South Carolina passport guide, which covers the federal details that apply statewide.

If you're up against an urgent international trip, the nearest in-person appointment option run by the State Department is the Charleston Passport Center in North Charleston, roughly an hour and forty-five minutes south, and it serves only travelers leaving within 14 days. For everyone else, applying locally in Myrtle Beach weeks ahead of your trip is the simplest route.

Peak tourist season on the Grand Strand can make weekday parking and appointment slots harder to come by, so book early — especially in late spring and summer. Every first-time applicant, and every child under 16, must appear in person, so plan for the whole family to attend. Weigh the two Myrtle Beach counters before you head out.