2 official facilities · Gretna, LA
Passport offices in Gretna, Louisiana
All 2 official places to submit a passport application (Form DS-11) in Gretna — with direct phone numbers, hours and services, straight from the State Department's facility database.
JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT
200 DERBIGNY ST · (504) 364-2923
GRETNA MAIN POST OFFICE
406 GRETNA BLVD · (504) 363-4986
Applying in Gretna: the short version
- First passport or child under 16? You must apply in person at one of the facilities above with an unsigned DS-11, citizenship evidence, photo ID and photos. Fees here.
- Renewing an adult passport? Skip the trip — renew by mail or online for $130, no execution fee.
- Traveling within 14 days? Facilities in Gretna can't rush it. You need a regional agency appointment or expedited service (+$60, 2-3 weeks).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for a passport in Gretna?
It depends on the facility. USPS locations in Gretna use the online scheduler at usps.com, while libraries and clerk offices set their own rules — some take walk-ins. Each listing above shows the facility's phone and scheduling link so you can confirm in one call.
How much will it cost?
A first-time adult passport book is $165 total ($130 application fee + $35 execution fee paid at the facility in Gretna). Children under 16 pay $135. Expedited processing adds $60. Renewals by mail or online are $130 with no facility visit needed.
Can I get my passport the same day in Gretna?
Acceptance facilities cannot issue passports — they forward your application. For genuinely urgent travel (within 14 days), you need an appointment at a regional passport agency, booked through 1-877-487-2778. See our expedited guide for the fastest legitimate routes.