Passport office in Tampa, FL
15 places in and around Tampa accept passport applications. Tampa has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Miami, about 205 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Tampa
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 15 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Tampa. 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.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court - Downtown Tampa
0.3 mi419 Pierce St,room 140, Tampa, FL 33602 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–2:30pm
(813) 276-8100 · Book appointment
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
4.9 mi3910 S Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611 · Map
Wed–Thu 1:30pm–8pm
Fri 1:30am–5pm
Sat 10am–5pm
(813) 273-3652
USPS Tampa Mowu
4.9 mi3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Tampa, FL 33630 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–6:30pm
Sat 8am–3pm
Sun 10am–3pm
(813) 872-3571 · Book appointment
USPS Falkenburg Branch
5.3 mi10121 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(813) 466-7425 · Book appointment
Usf Health Shimberg Library
7 mi12901 Bruce B. Downs, Tampa, FL 33612 · Map
Mon 11:30am–4:30pm
Wed, Fri 9am–2pm
(813) 974-8432 · Book appointment
Town N Country Regional Library
8.3 mi7606 Paula Dr. Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33615 · Map
Tue, Thu 1:30pm–8pm
Fri 1:30pm–5pm
Sat 10am–5pm
(813) 273-3652
USPS Ehrlich Branch
8.6 mi14910 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(813) 202-8951 · Book appointment
USPS Brandon Post Office
10.1 mi1315 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511 · Map
Mon 10am–1pm
Tue–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 9am–12:30pm
(813) 661-1503 · Book appointment
Brandon Regional Service Center
10.1 mi311 Pauls Dr, Brandon, FL 33511 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–2:30pm
(813) 276-8100
Riverview Post Office
12 mi10810 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–1:30pm
Sat 9am–11:45am
(813) 672-4562 · Book appointment
USPS Valrico Post Office
13.3 mi2406 State Road 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594 · Map
Mon 1:15pm–3pm
Tue–Fri 8:15am–3pm
(813) 330-3440 · Book appointment
USPS Gateway Station
13.5 mi701 77th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 · Map
Mon 12pm–3pm
Tue–Fri 9:30am–3pm
Sat 8:30am–1:30pm
(727) 290-4486 · 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 15 near Tampa on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Miami Passport Agency. From Tampa that is about 205 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Tampa
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 Tampa?
There are 15 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Tampa, including Hillsborough County Clerk of Court - Downtown Tampa and Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Tampa?
No. The nearest is the Miami Passport Agency in Miami, about 205 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Tampa?
Not in Tampa 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.