German consulate in North Carolina
North Carolina falls under Atlanta, and it has two honorary consuls of its own, in Charlotte and in Raleigh. They are not interchangeable.
Which German office covers North Carolina
Consular matters from North Carolina are handled in Atlanta. The same office covers Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Honorary consuls covering this state
Cities in North Carolina and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | Atlanta | 381 mi · 7 h 18 min |
| Fayetteville | Atlanta | 375 mi · 6 h 57 min |
| Greensboro | Atlanta | 331 mi · 6 h 19 min |
| Winston-Salem | Atlanta | 318 mi · 6 h 5 min |
Mileage is reliable; the times assume an empty road and no stops.
What you can settle without travelling
Part of what people drive to a consulate for does not need one.
- Track a passport that is already in progress: it is printed in Berlin and the six to eight weeks are set there, not at the counter that took your application
- Order copies of German civil records for a citizenship file: those come from German municipalities by post, and they are the slowest part of any descent case
- Order a German birth, marriage or death certificate: the registry office of the German town where it happened issues it, and most of them take an online or postal request
Charlotte can take a passport application. Raleigh cannot. If you are in the Triangle and need a passport, Charlotte is a shorter drive than Atlanta and does the job.
This is an independent directory of German consular offices in the United States. It is not operated by the Federal Foreign Office or by any German mission. Fees, opening hours and requirements change: always confirm them with the office before you travel.