📍 FLORIDA
Lakeland Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Lakeland
The Lakeland Post Office at 2800 Lakeland Hills Boulevard is the main USPS facility for Lakeland and handles passport acceptance by appointment.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday–Friday (appointments) | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Monday & Thursday (walk-in window) | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Saturday (appointments) | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Lakeland Post Office at 2800 Lakeland Hills Boulevard is the main USPS facility for Lakeland and handles passport acceptance by appointment. Its location on Lakeland Hills Boulevard puts it on the north side of the city, making it a practical stop for residents in the Combee Road corridor, North Lakeland, and communities near the I-4 interchange at Exit 33.
Appointments are required and can be booked through the USPS online scheduler at tools.usps.com or by calling the office directly at (863) 802-2071. Appointment slots run Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturday slots available from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Limited walk-in windows are offered on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. for those who cannot book online.
USPS acceptance agents verify your identity documents, witness your signature on the DS-11, and forward the completed application packet directly to a State Department processing center. This federal hand-off is the same regardless of which acceptance facility you use, so first-time applicants often choose this post office for the convenience of extended Saturday hours.
💡 Good to know
Book your appointment as early as possible — slots at the Lakeland Post Office fill quickly during peak travel season (March through August). Bring your original birth certificate or prior passport, a valid photo ID, two identical passport photos, and the applicable State Department fees (paid separately from any USPS service fee). The DS-11 form must remain unsigned until you are in front of the acceptance agent. For statewide processing timelines and agency options, visit the Florida passport acceptance offices guide. If you need a faster turnaround, the Miami Passport Agency (about 163 miles south via I-75) handles urgent appointments for travelers departing within 14 days — more details and all Lakeland options are on the Lakeland passport offices page.