U.S. Passport Locator Numbers Directory (Locators 10 to 96)
Comprehensive guide to decoding the 9-digit application locator number, identifying your regional federal agency, and monitoring processing workload.
A U.S. Passport Application Locator Number is a unique 9-digit identification number assigned to every application once it is accepted by the State Department. The first two digits represent the specific federal passport agency or center adjudicating your file. For example, locator numbers starting with 69 are processed at the National Passport Center in Portsmouth, NH, while numbers starting with 45 are handled in Hot Springs, AR.
Complete 29 U.S. Passport Agency Locator Codes Directory
Use the comprehensive directory table below to find where your passport is currently being processed:
| Locator | Federal Facility Name | Physical Location | Operational Focus | Turnaround Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Boston Passport Agency | Boston, MA | Regional Urgent In-Person | Standard |
| 11 | New York Passport Agency | New York, NY | Expedited & Emergency Hub | High Volume |
| 14 | Stamford Passport Agency | Stamford, CT | Regional Adjudications | Standard |
| 17 | Buffalo Regional Office | Buffalo, NY | Northern Border Crossings | Fast |
| 18 | Chicago Passport Agency | Chicago, IL | Midwest Processing Hub | Standard |
| 19 | Washington Passport Agency | Washington, DC | Diplomatic & Public Services | High Volume |
| 45 | National Passport Center | Hot Springs, AR | Central Mail-In Hub (Large Print) | Fast |
| 50 | Los Angeles Passport Agency | Los Angeles, CA | West Coast Urgent Travel | Standard |
| 51 | San Francisco Passport Agency | San Francisco, CA | Silicon Valley & Tech Filings | Standard |
| 53 | Seattle Passport Agency | Seattle, WA | Pacific Northwest Hub | Standard |
| 54 | Colorado Passport Agency | Aurora, CO | Mountain Regional Center | Fast |
| 55 | Dallas Passport Agency | Dallas, TX | South-Central Regional Agency | Standard |
| 56 | Minneapolis Passport Agency | Minneapolis, MN | Upper Midwest Regional Center | Fast |
| 57 | Houston Passport Agency | Houston, TX | Gulf Coast International Filings | Standard |
| 58 | San Juan Passport Agency | San Juan, PR | Caribbean & Island Center | Standard |
| 61 | Tucson Passport Center | Tucson, AZ | Western Intake Center | Fast |
| 62 | Western Passport Center | Tucson, AZ | Western Mail-In & Renewals | Fast |
| 68 | National Passport Center | Portsmouth, NH | Central Adjudication Facility | Fast |
| 69 | National Passport Center (Main) | Portsmouth, NH | Largest National High-Speed Facility | Fast (Primary Hub) |
| 74 | Atlanta Passport Agency | Atlanta, GA | Southeast Regional In-Person Hub | High Volume |
| 75 | Miami Passport Agency | Miami, FL | Latin America & Florida Expedited | High Volume |
| 76 | New Orleans Passport Agency | New Orleans, LA | Southern Mail Processing Facility | Standard |
| 77 | Arkansas Passport Center | Hot Springs, AR | Central Production & Printing Hub | Fast |
| 78 | El Paso Passport Agency | El Paso, TX | Border Expedited & Emergency | Standard |
| 79 | Houston Passport Center | Houston, TX | Specialized Intake & Mail-In | Standard |
| 95 | Special Issuance Agency | Washington, DC | Official, Military & Diplomatic Passports | Priority |
| 96 | Online Passport Renewal (OPR) | Digital Cloud Hub | Paperless Pilot Program Submissions | Fast (Paperless) |
Why Did My Application Go to Another State?
Many applicants are confused when they live in California, but their locator number starts with 69 (New Hampshire) or 45 (Arkansas). This occurs due to the State Department's National Workload Balancing System:
When regional agencies experience seasonal backlogs (e.g., during summer vacation travel), electronic and physical applications are automatically redistributed to central production hubs with surplus capacity. This ensures all applicants receive their passports within standard statutory deadlines.
Can I Contact My Specific Locator Agency Directly?
Individual regional passport facilities do not maintain public telephone lines for status inquiries. All inquiries must be directed through the centralized National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778. The customer service representative can view the notes left by your specific adjudicator and communicate directly with the facility on your behalf.