Passport office in Gainesville, FL
4 places in and around Gainesville accept passport applications. Gainesville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Miami, about 297 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Gainesville
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Gainesville. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Gainesville Main Street Station
0.6 mi1401 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(352) 271-6392 · Book appointment
Alachua County Clerk of Court
0.6 mi201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:15am–3:30pm
(352) 374-3625 · Book appointment
University of Florida
1.2 mi3030 Radio Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(352) 392-1134
Archer
14.1 mi13553 SW State Road 45, Archer, FL 32618 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(352) 495-2993 · 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 Miami Passport Agency. From Gainesville that is about 297 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Gainesville
Miami, FL
~297 mi from Gainesville
Atlanta, GA
~309 mi from Gainesville
New Orleans, LA
~464 mi from Gainesville
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 Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Gainesville?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Gainesville, including Gainesville Main Street Station and Alachua County Clerk of Court. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Gainesville?
No. The nearest is the Miami Passport Agency in Miami, about 297 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Gainesville?
Not in Gainesville itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Miami. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.