📍 SOUTH DAKOTA
Hughes County Auditor
County Office · Pierre
The Hughes County Auditor's office, inside the county courthouse at 104 East Capitol Avenue, doubles as a passport acceptance agent for residents of central South Dakota.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon-Fri | Passport applications by appointment, 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:30pm CT |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Hughes County Auditor's office, inside the county courthouse at 104 East Capitol Avenue, doubles as a passport acceptance agent for residents of central South Dakota. It is a natural stop for anyone already handling county business, and its Capitol-district location makes it easy to reach for people who work near state government.
The auditor's staff review your DS-11 application, confirm your supporting documents, and package everything for the State Department. Because this is a government office rather than a retail counter, applications are taken by appointment during regular weekday hours, which helps keep wait times short compared with busier metro locations.
Applicants who need photos taken should note that the auditor does not always offer them, so the nearby Pierre Post Office can be a useful companion visit. You can weigh both options on our South Dakota passport directory.
💡 Good to know
Call ahead to reserve a time, and bring a certified birth certificate or other proof of citizenship along with a valid photo ID and a photocopy. Minors and first-time applicants must apply in person. If you also need a passport photo, plan a quick stop at the nearby Pierre acceptance offices.