Passport office in Indianapolis, IN
13 places in and around Indianapolis accept passport applications. Indianapolis has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 165 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Indianapolis
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 13 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Indianapolis. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Main Office Window Services
0.6 mi125 W. South St., Indianapolis, IN 46206 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
(317) 464-6876 · Book appointment
Park Fletcher Post Office
5.5 mi2760 Fortune Circle East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:45pm
Sat 9am–11:45am
(317) 464-6841 · Book appointment
Eastgate Post Office
6.1 mi740 N. Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(317) 464-6819 · Book appointment
Southport Post Office
6.8 mi1701 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–6pm
Sat 9:30am–2pm
(317) 464-6827 · Book appointment
Bacon Station Post Office
7.1 mi2727 E. 55th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9:30am–12pm
(317) 464-6820 · Book appointment
Eagle Creek Branch
7.4 mi6401 Gateway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(317) 464-6854 · Book appointment
Nora Post Office
9.9 mi1300 E. 86th St.,suite 36a, Indianapolis, IN 46240 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10:30am–1:30pm
(317) 464-6840 · Book appointment
Greenwood Post Office
10.2 mi407 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood, IN 46142 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(317) 464-6043 · Book appointment
Castleton Branch
11.7 mi8710 Bash Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(317) 464-6856 · Book appointment
Brownsburg Post Office
13.1 mi411 E. Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–11am
(317) 852-3943 · Book appointment
Oaklandon Post Office
13.2 mi12125 E. 65th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46236 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–4pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(317) 464-6836 · Book appointment
Carmel Post Office
13.9 mi275 Medical Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(317) 846-1403 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 13 near Indianapolis on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Indianapolis that is about 165 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Indianapolis
Chicago, IL
~165 mi from Indianapolis
Detroit, MI
~240 mi from Indianapolis
Atlanta, GA
~427 mi from Indianapolis
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 Indiana.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Indianapolis?
There are 13 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Indianapolis, including Main Office Window Services and Park Fletcher Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Indianapolis?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 165 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Indianapolis?
Not in Indianapolis itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Chicago. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.