Arkansas Passport Center Expediting Service

The Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs provides expedited services for United States citizens who need to secure their travel documents within fourteen days (if no visa is required) or within 28 days (if a travel visa is needed). Residents of Arkansas can apply at the Passport Center in Hot Springs by scheduling an appointment through the NPIC. The toll-free number is 1-877-487-2778. If you are not traveling, or needing to submit your passport for expedited services within two weeks, you can apply at an Arkansas Passport Acceptance Facility. If you are not able to travel to the Arkansas Passport Center, you can apply through a professional passport service.

Public Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Public Telephone Number

(Automated appointment line and general recorded information available 24 hours/7 days)

877-487-2778

Address

Arkansas Passport Center
191 Office Park Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913

Map

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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.

Avoid delays, apply online for rush passport processing.

When You Arrive for Your Appointment at the
Arkansas Passport Center

• Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Earlier arrivals will not be admitted.

• Late arrivals, 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment, will have to reschedule their appointments.

• Upon entry to the building, you will go through security, including metal detectors.

• You need to present your Social Security Number or your confirmation number.

• Go to check-in/information. Your appointment will be verified.

• You must present proof of international travel within 2 weeks of the appointment or proof of emergency abroad

• You will be given a numbered ticket

• Please take a seat and wait to be called.

• For information on what you need to bring to your appointment, see our information on How to Apply in Person for a Passport.

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