Passport office in Anchorage, AK
2 places in and around Anchorage accept passport applications. Anchorage has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Seattle, about 1,435 miles away, which for most people means a flight.
Where to apply in Anchorage
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 2 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Anchorage. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Uspo - Anchorage
3.7 mi4141 Postmark Dr., Anchorage, AK 99519 · Map
Mon, Thu–Sun 11am–8pm
(907) 266-3266 · Book appointment
Uspo - Eagle River
13.7 mi11471 Business Blvd., Eagle River, AK 99577 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(907) 294-2732 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Seattle Passport Agency. From Anchorage that is about 1,435 miles away, which for most people means a flight, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Anchorage
Seattle, WA
~1,435 mi from Anchorage
San Francisco, CA
~2,004 mi from Anchorage
Los Angeles, CA
~2,335 mi from Anchorage
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Alaska.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Anchorage?
There are 2 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Anchorage, including Uspo - Anchorage and Uspo - Eagle River. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Anchorage?
No. The nearest is the Seattle Passport Agency in Seattle, about 1,435 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Anchorage?
Not in Anchorage itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Seattle. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.