Liverpool Passport Office: 101 Old Hall Street
The North West regional passport office. Fast track and premium same-day appointments for residents of the North West, North Wales, and the Isle of Man. Often a faster booking than the London office.
Liverpool HM Passport Office: address and opening hours
Address
101 Old Hall StreetLiverpoolL3 9BPOpening hours
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
- Saturday: 8:20am to 3pm (1 week Fast Track only)
Appointment only, no walk-ins. You book the appointment, apply and pay online at gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Every office charges the same fees, and you can choose any of the 7 UK passport offices.
Source: HM Passport Office, passport offices, checked 25 October 2026.
In one paragraph
101 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9BP. Five minutes from Moorfields, ten minutes from Lime Street. Fast track £192, premium same-day £239.50 (adults only). Appointment only, booked via gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently with the PEX reference from your online application.
Address and Catchment Area
HM Passport Office
101 Old Hall Street
Liverpool L3 9BP
- North West England (Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside)
- North Wales (Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey)
- Isle of Man residents
- Some Yorkshire residents (when Durham is fully booked)
Old Hall Street is in Liverpool's commercial business district, north of the city centre. The office sits in a multi-tenant building with security at the entrance. There is no on-street parking; the nearest paid options are Q-Park Moorfields and the multi-storey at Liverpool ONE (10 to 15 minute walk).
Getting There
| Transport | Detail | Time to office |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Lime Street station (national rail). Walk via Dale Street and Tithebarn Street. | 10 min walk |
| Merseyrail | Moorfields station. Exit onto Old Hall Street directly. | 5 min walk |
| Bus | Numerous routes serve Old Hall Street and Tithebarn Street stops. | Direct or 2 min walk |
| Car | Q-Park Moorfields (Old Hall Street) or Liverpool ONE multi-storey. No on-street parking. | 5 to 15 min walk |
| Ferry | Liverpool ferry terminal (from Wirral). 10 to 15 min walk via The Strand. | 10 to 15 min walk |
Service Tiers and Fees
The Liverpool office handles the same two service tiers as every other UK passport office: fast track and premium same-day. Fees are identical UK-wide.
Adult fee. Child fast track is £156.50.
- Around 1 week from appointment to courier delivery
- Best for travel in 2 to 8 weeks
Adults only. Not available for under-16s.
- Collect 4 hours after your appointment
- Best for travel within 2 days
- Stay nearby and return for collection
Liverpool vs Other Northern Options
North-of-Birmingham travellers often choose between Liverpool and Durham. Liverpool serves the West side of the North, Durham the East. The booking calculus:
| From | Liverpool (train time) | Durham (train time) | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 50 min | 2 hr 30 min | Liverpool |
| Leeds | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 20 min | Durham |
| Newcastle | 3 hr | 15 min | Durham |
| Birmingham | 1 hr 40 min | 3 hr 30 min | Liverpool |
| Sheffield | 2 hr | 2 hr | Either |
Approximate journey times. Check current times and fares on National Rail.
What to Bring
- PEX reference from your online application confirmation email
- Current or expired passport for renewals
- No printed photos: the urgent service takes a digital photo when you apply online
- For child applications: any documents the online service asks you to bring
- For name changes: marriage certificate, deed poll, or court order
If You Need a Hotel for Premium Same-Day
Premium same-day requires you to stay nearby for the 4-hour collection. Liverpool city centre has plenty of options within 10 minutes of Old Hall Street:
- Walking distance: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Moorfields), Travelodge Liverpool Central, Holiday Inn Express Liverpool, all within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Liverpool ONE area: Hilton Liverpool City Centre, Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport (different location, do not confuse), all about a 10-minute walk.
- Cafes for the wait: Old Hall Street has multiple cafes; the Liverpool ONE retail district is a 10-minute walk if you want to shop while waiting.
Most premium same-day applicants travel back the same evening, so a day-room or a single overnight stay covers the typical pattern.
Liverpool Booking Patterns
How Liverpool appointments are booked
HM Passport Office does not publish waiting times by office. The booking step shows live appointment slots at all 7 offices, and you can choose any of them. Appointments can be booked up to 3 weeks ahead through gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently. Changing one is free more than 48 hours ahead; a missed appointment is not refunded.