Passport office in Madison, WI
9 places in and around Madison accept passport applications. Madison has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 122 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Madison
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 9 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Madison. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Southside Station Post Office
0.6 mi820 W. Wingra Dr., Madison, WI 53715 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(608) 250-6514 · Book appointment
Madison - Westside Station
3.9 mi733 Struck Street, Madison, WI 53711 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(608) 274-1793 · Book appointment
Madison Main Post Office
4.4 mi3902 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 8am–12pm
(608) 246-1250 · Book appointment
Middleton Post Office
6.7 mi7613 Elmwood Ave., Middleton, WI 53562 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(608) 831-5501 · Book appointment
Waunakee Post Office
8.6 mi101 N. Klein Dr., Waunakee, WI 53597 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–11:30am
(608) 850-4177 · Book appointment
Oregon Post Office
9.5 mi102 Alpine Pkwy, Oregon, WI 53575 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(608) 835-1705 · Book appointment
Sun Prairie
11.4 mi1715 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
Deforest Post Office
12.4 mi619 S. Main Street, Deforest, WI 53532 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:15am–2:15pm
(608) 846-5910 · Book appointment
Stoughton Post Office
12.8 mi246 E. Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(608) 877-9020 · 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 Chicago Passport Agency. From Madison that is about 122 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Madison
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 Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Madison?
There are 9 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Madison, including Southside Station Post Office and Madison - Westside Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Madison?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 122 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Madison?
Not in Madison 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.