The Arkansas Passport Center

Schedule an appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using our automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778.

  • You must pay the $60 expedite fee to apply at this agency.
  • Travel plans are not required when applying at this agency. When calling the automated appointment system, you will hear this requirement, but it does not apply to this agency.
  • Will call service is offered for life/death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 5 business days). It is strongly recommended that you bring proof of travel in these instances. The agency will advise you when the passport will be made available for pickup at will call based on your documented travel plans.
  • For all other customers, passports will be issued within 5 business days of applying at the agency. During your appointment, the agency will advise how the passport will be sent to you.

This agency only issues the U.S. passport book on-site.

Appointments Available From
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Mondays, and Wednesdays through Fridays
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays

All Federal Holidays are excluded

Address
191 Office Park Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913  

When You Arrive for Your Appointment

  1. Arrive on time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
  1. You will be required to pass through building security screening and metal detectors
  1. Check-In at Information Desk
  • You must present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment
  1. Receive confirmation of your appointment and take a seat until you are called
  • The public waiting area is limited to applicants, required witnesses, and those accompanying minors, disabled applicants, or serving as interpreters

Driving Directions

From the North/South-Central Avenue (Hwy 7- From Russellville, Arkadelphia):

Take Hwy 7 to Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, follow signs to Hwy 70/270 West. Take Hwy 70/270 going West. Take Exit 3 (McLeod St). Turn Right onto McLeod, get into left lane. Turn Left on Aviation Plaza. Follow Aviation Plaza to Office Park Drive. Turn Right onto Office Park Drive. Drive up hill and around to side of building with Arkansas Passport Center signage.

From the East (Hwy 70E-Little Rock):

Take Martin Luther King Jr Expressway (Hwy 70/270 West). Take Exit 3 (McLeod St). Turn Right onto McLeod, get into left lane. Turn Left on Aviation Plaza. Follow Aviation Plaza to Office Park Drive. Turn Right onto Office Park Drive. Drive up hill and around to side of building with Arkansas Passport Center signage.


From the West (Hwy 70W-Glenwood, Hwy 270W-Mount Ida):

Take Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, going east (Hwy 70/270 East). Take Exit 3 (McLeod St). Turn Left onto McLeod. Drive under overpass, and turn Left on Aviation Plaza. Follow Aviation Plaza to Office Park Drive. Turn Right onto Office Park Drive. Drive up hill and around to side of building with Arkansas Passport Center signage.

Parking:

There are parking spaces available in the parking lot closest to the entrance.

 Important Information

  • There is no charge for an appointment at a passport agency. Customers should not pay anyone or any business making such a charge.
  • For information on what you need to bring to your appointment, see How to Apply In Person.

 

Title 18, United States Code, Section 930
Weapons Prohibited at All Passport Agencies – Federal law prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not specifically authorized by Title 18 U.S.C., Section 930(c). Violators shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods of up to five (5) years.