Passport Acceptance Offices in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, the self-styled Horse Capital of the World and Kentucky's second-largest city, offers two distinct passport acceptance facilities to serve the roughly 330,000 residents of Fayette County. Whether you're departing for an international equestrian event, a semester abroad, or a family vacation, the city's options cover most situations without a long drive across the Bluegrass.

The Lexington Main Post Office on Nandino Boulevard is the workhorse of local passport acceptance — a full-service USPS location with trained agents available on weekdays and select Saturdays by appointment. It handles the largest volume of applications in the metro area and offers passport photos on-site, making it the go-to choice for applicants who prefer a familiar federal setting with flexible scheduling. Book through the USPS online scheduler at tools.usps.com.

For applicants near the university district or downtown, the Wildcat Passport Acceptance Facility on the University of Kentucky campus provides a quieter, appointment-focused alternative open to all U.S. citizens — not just students. Hours are more limited (Monday through Thursday, mornings only), and the office observes the UK academic calendar, so it may be closed during semester breaks. Check the university calendar before booking.

Neither facility handles emergency or same-day travel needs. Lexington sits about 378 miles from the Atlanta Passport Agency — the nearest regional office for travelers with international departure dates within 14 days. For the full picture of acceptance facilities across the Bluegrass State, see our Kentucky passport acceptance guide.

Lexington has no dedicated regional passport agency of its own. Applicants with urgent travel plans — international departure within 14 days — must book an appointment at the Atlanta Passport Agency (230 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA), roughly a 5 hour 45 minute drive south on I-75. Call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 for agency appointments. For everyone else, both local facilities offer routine and expedited processing with standard turnaround times. Compare your options on our Lexington office listings page before booking.