Passport office in Louisville, KY
13 places in and around Louisville accept passport applications. Louisville has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 269 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive.
Where to apply in Louisville
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 13 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Louisville. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Downtown Station
0.4 mi835 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40203 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
(502) 587-8546 · Book appointment
Passport Place at the University of Louisville
2.9 mi2301 South Third St,jouett Hall Ll02, Louisville, KY 40211 · Map
Mon–Thu 8:30am–6pm
Fri 8:30am–5pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(502) 852-0300 · Book appointment
Air Mail Facility
4.3 mi4440 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40221 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(502) 375-5890 · Book appointment
Louisville Main Post Office
5 mi1420 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40231 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–11am
(502) 454-1685 · Book appointment
New Albany Post Office
5.3 mi145 East Elm Street, New Albany, IN 47150 · Map
Mon, Fri 9am–3pm
Tue–Thu 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–11:45am
(812) 948-0649 · Book appointment
Shively Post Office
5.9 mi3131 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(502) 449-2657 · Book appointment
St Matthews Post Office
6.1 mi4600 Shelbyville Rd,suite # 126, Louisville, KY 40207 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm
Sat 9:30am–4pm
(502) 894-0378 · Book appointment
Hikes Point Post Office
8.1 mi3050 Hunsinger Ln, Louisville, KY 40220 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(502) 456-4557 · Book appointment
Lyndon Post Office
8.3 mi8127 Lagrange Rd., Louisville, KY 40222 · Map
Mon–Tue, Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Wed–Thu 9:30am–4:30pm
Sat 9:30am–12pm
(502) 426-3518 · Book appointment
Okolona Post Office
8.7 mi7400 Jefferson Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(502) 964-3050 · Book appointment
Sellersburg Post Office
9.8 mi315 East Utica Street, Sellersburg, IN 47172 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–11:30am
(812) 246-9031 · Book appointment
Louisville Middletown Post Office
12.2 mi119 Evergreen Rd., Louisville, KY 40243 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(502) 244-4783 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 13 near Louisville on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Louisville that is about 269 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 6-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Louisville
Chicago, IL
~269 mi from Louisville
Detroit, MI
~316 mi from Louisville
Atlanta, GA
~320 mi from Louisville
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 Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Louisville?
There are 13 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Louisville, including Downtown Station and Passport Place at the University of Louisville. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Louisville?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 269 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Louisville?
Not in Louisville itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Chicago. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.