Passport office in Jacksonville, FL
5 places in and around Jacksonville accept passport applications. Jacksonville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 286 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Duval County Clerk of Court - Downtown Courthouse
0.3 mi501 W Adams St,room 1046, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(904) 255-2000 · Book appointment
Jacksonville Mowu Post Office
0.9 mi1100 Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32203 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
(904) 366-4890 · Book appointment
USPS Pottsburg Station
8.9 mi10700 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(904) 641-2172 · Book appointment
Mandarin Post Office
10.1 mi4411 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(904) 733-9175 · Book appointment
Clay County Clerk of Court
11.9 mi1590 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 8:15am–4:30pm
Thu 8:15am–4:30pm
(904) 541-2784 · 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 Atlanta Passport Agency. From Jacksonville that is about 286 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Jacksonville
Atlanta, GA
~286 mi from Jacksonville
Miami, FL
~326 mi from Jacksonville
New Orleans, LA
~503 mi from Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville?
There are 5 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Jacksonville, including Duval County Clerk of Court - Downtown Courthouse and Jacksonville Mowu Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Jacksonville?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 286 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Jacksonville?
Not in Jacksonville itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Atlanta. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.