0 of the 11 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 11 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Most of these locations are in Jefferson County. Other facilities in the county are listed on the Kentucky page.
Mix of locations: 11 post offices.
All 11 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Appointment listed
4th St Postal Store
400 South 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Downtown Station
835 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40203
Listing note: “Appointments are required. Phone: (502) 587-8546”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
St Matthews Post Office
4600 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Shively Post Office
3131 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Okolona Post Office
7400 Jefferson Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219
Listing note: “Appointments are required. Please call (502) 966-8049”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Hikes Point Post Office
3050 Hunsinger Ln, Louisville, KY 40220
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Standiford Post Office
4440 Crittenden Dr, Louisville, KY 40221
Listing note: “Appointments Are Required for Saturdays (9:00am - 12:00pm).”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Lyndon Post Office
8127 Lagrange Rd., Louisville, KY 40222
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Louisville Main Post Office
1420 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40231
Listing note: “Appointments are required. Please call (502) 454-1763”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Louisville Middletown Post Office
119 Evergreen Rd., Louisville, KY 40243
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Jeffersontown Post Office
3801 Billtown Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
Listing note: “Appointments are required.”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Louisville, KY send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Louisville, KY:
Chicago Passport Agency about 273 miles away (straight line)
101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Detroit Passport Agency about 316 miles away (straight line)
477 Michigan Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
Part of a State Department pilot that allows appointments within 21 calendar days of urgent travel (instead of 14).
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Louisville, KY?
None of the 11 acceptance facilities in Louisville, KY is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 11 of them say appointments are required. Call the number in the listing to book.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Louisville, KY?
The closest is the Chicago Passport Agency at 101 Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly 101 W. Congress Parkway), 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605, about 273 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.