📍 FLORIDA
Panama City Downtown Station
Post Office (USPS) · Panama City
The Panama City Downtown Station on Jenks Avenue is a federally operated post office serving the heart of Bay County seat and one of the most convenient spots in the Emerald Coast region for submitting a passport application in person.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday | Passport appointments 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Passport appointments 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Passport appointments 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | Passport appointments 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Passport appointments 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed for passport services |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Panama City Downtown Station on Jenks Avenue is a federally operated post office serving the heart of Bay County seat and one of the most convenient spots in the Emerald Coast region for submitting a passport application in person. Situated just blocks from the waterfront, this centrally located facility draws applicants from Panama City proper as well as nearby communities along U.S. Highway 98.
Passport acceptance here operates strictly by appointment through the USPS scheduling tool, and walk-ins are not accepted for passport services. Bring your completed DS-11 form, original proof of U.S. citizenship, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a separate check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for the application fee. Passport photos can be obtained on site, making it a one-stop submission for many first-time applicants.
For Bay County residents planning travel and wondering about broader Florida passport resources, the Florida passport offices guide lists acceptance facilities across the panhandle and beyond. Residents who have already applied and need status updates can track their application directly through the U.S. Department of State online portal.
💡 Good to know
Appointments are required and must be booked in advance via the USPS scheduling tool at tools.usps.com. Wednesday passport hours are significantly shorter than other weekdays, so plan accordingly. The facility accepts a separate money order or personal check payable to the U.S. Department of State — credit cards are not accepted for the government fee. Visit the Panama City passport offices page for a full list of acceptance locations in the area.