Important Due to Covid-19, processing times for passports are taking longer than normal for both standard and expedited services.

Arkansas Passport Center Expediting Service

Arkansas Passport Center building entrance with a line of people out front of the agency

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 first scheduling an appointment. If you need a passport quickly but are not able to travel to the Arkansas Passport Center, you can apply through a registered passport expediting service.

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

Appointments Available From

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
All Federal Holidays are excluded

Automated Appointment Number

(Available 24 hours/7 days)
1-877-487-2778

Processing Times

Will call service is offered for life/death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 8 business days). Pickup will be based on travel plans. For all other customers, passports will be issued within 8 business days of applying at the agency. You will be informed of how the passport will be sent during your appointment.

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

UPDATE:

High demand and mailing delays are impacting how long it takes to get a passport.

  • Standard service is currently taking between 10 and 13 weeks.
  • Expedited service is currently taking between 7 to 9 weeks.

NOTE: Processing times begin when applications are received at a passport agency or center. Requesting 1-2-day mailing service is recommended.

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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.

What to Do 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.
  • Proof of travel is required at this agency.
  • You will be given a numbered ticket.
  • Please take a seat and wait to be called.

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