Passport office in Bowling Green, KY
3 places in and around Bowling Green accept passport applications. Bowling Green has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 251 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Bowling Green
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 3 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Bowling Green. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Warren County Public Library
1.8 mi1225 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101 · Map
Mon, Wed 9am–3pm
Tue 9am–6pm
Thu 9am–5pm
(270) 781-4882 · Book appointment
Wku Passport Services
1.8 mi1600 Avenue of Champions(dsu), Bowling Green, KY 42101 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
(270) 745-4658 · Book appointment
Bowling Green Post Office
3.6 mi5300 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 11am–1pm
(270) 843-5751 · 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 Atlanta Passport Agency. From Bowling Green that is about 251 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Bowling Green
Atlanta, GA
~251 mi from Bowling Green
Chicago, IL
~344 mi from Bowling Green
Detroit, MI
~411 mi from Bowling Green
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 Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Bowling Green?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Bowling Green, including Warren County Public Library and Wku Passport Services. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Bowling Green?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 251 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Bowling Green?
Not in Bowling Green itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Atlanta. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.