Passport office in Boise, ID
5 places in and around Boise accept passport applications. Boise has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Seattle, about 404 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 8-hour drive.
Where to apply in Boise
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 5 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Boise. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Ada County Recorders Office
0.6 mi200 W. Front St. Rm 1207, Boise, ID 83702 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8:30am–4pm
Thu 8:30am–4pm
(208) 287-6835 · Book appointment
Uspo - Boise Main Office
1.1 mi770 S. 13th St, Boise, ID 83708 · Map
Mon 8am–11am
Tue–Fri 8am–4pm
Sat 8am–2pm
(208) 433-4308 · Book appointment
Boise State University
1.9 mi2250 Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83706 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(208) 426-2630 · Book appointment
City of Meridian
9.6 mi33 E. Broadway, Meridian, ID 83642 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3pm
(208) 489-0387 · Book appointment
Kuna Library District
13.9 mi457 N. Locust Ave, Kuna, ID 83634 · Map
Mon, Wed–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm
Tue, Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(208) 922-1025 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency. From Boise that is about 404 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 8-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Boise
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Idaho.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Boise?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Boise, including Ada County Recorders Office and Uspo - Boise Main Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Boise?
No. The nearest is the Seattle Passport Agency in Seattle, about 404 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Boise?
Not in Boise itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Seattle. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.