A man holding this passport over a map of the world.

Passport Acceptance Facility

We are here to help the public get their passports efficiently and hassle-free.

Passport Acceptance Facility

Hours, Location, and Parking

  • Hours

    Monday – Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (except during University closings and holidays)

    Schedule your visit below and walk-ins are welcome

  • Location

    325 Kirkbride Lane
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

    We recommend using Google Maps (not Apple) for accurate directions.

  • Parking

    Limited parking is available in front of the building. The red-striped parking spaces are paid parking that can be accessed through the Park Mobile app Most visits to the Passport Acceptance Facility are 30 minutes or less.

We are open to the public, this service is not just for students and staff of UA

Schedule Your Visit

“This experience is what all passport service should be modeled on. Keep up the excellence!”

Two girls filling out their passport application at the UA Passport Acceptance facility with a happy passport agent helping them.

Tips

  • A passport book filled with lots of stamps from traveling around the world.
    • DO NOT pay online to fill out passport forms. Travel.state.gov has the FREE U.S Government form fillers.
    • Have your required documents sent to you now if you don’t already have them! This may involve contacting the health department where you were born to purchase an “original” birth certificate.
    • Passports expire in 10 years (for adults).
    • Some countries require that your passport be valid for a period of time before (or after) you travel there. Always look up the specific requirements before you book your travel.
    • When traveling (particularly on a cruise) do not let them stamp your book as a souvenir. This invalidates your passport for travel.

Contact Information

  • Email & Phone

    passports@ua.edu
    205-348-MAIL (6245)
    Opt 3 for Passports

  • Location

    325 Kirkbride Lane
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

  • About your Passport

    Visit travel.state.gov and choose “Track My Application”. The UA Passport acceptance facility does not have any information about the status of your application.

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