Wildcat Passport Acceptance Facility

Operated by the University of Kentucky on the south edge of its main campus, the Wildcat Passport Acceptance Facility serves not only UK students and faculty but any U.S. citizen who needs passport acceptance services in Lexington. The office sits on Avenue of Champions in the heart of the university district, making it a convenient alternative to the main post office for applicants based downtown or on the south side of the city.

Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 1 PM, and are required in advance. The office accepts check or money order for both the federal fee and the university's own execution fee; no cash or card is accepted. Passport photos are available on-site at reasonable rates, with a discounted price for enrolled UK students. The facility handles new adult passports, child applications, and lost or stolen passport replacements via the DS-11 form.

Because this facility observes both federal holidays and the UK academic calendar, it may be closed during semester breaks and summer administrative periods — check the university calendar at uky.edu/regs/calendar before scheduling. Travelers who need a passport urgently (departure within 14 days) should plan a visit to the Atlanta Passport Agency instead. For a complete picture of acceptance options across the state, our Kentucky passport guide covers every acceptance facility by county.

Payment at this facility works differently than at a post office: you need two separate checks or money orders — one payable to the U.S. Department of State for the federal application fee, and a second payable to the University of Kentucky for the acceptance execution fee and any photos. No cash, debit, or credit cards are accepted. The office closes during UK semester breaks and summer periods, so cross-reference the Lexington office listings for other options if the facility is on break when you need service.