Passport office in Key West, FL
3 places in and around Key West accept passport applications. Key West has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Miami, about 130 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive.
Where to apply in Key West
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 Key West. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
USPS Key West Post Office
0 mi400 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(305) 294-3982 · Book appointment
The College of the Florida Keys
0 mi5901 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040 · Map
Call for hours
(305) 809-3215 · Book appointment
Monroe County Tax Collectors Office
0 mi1200 Truman Avenue,ste 101, Key West, FL 33040 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
(305) 295-5000 · 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 Miami Passport Agency. From Key West that is about 130 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 3-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Key West
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 Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Key West?
There are 3 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Key West, including USPS Key West Post Office and The College of the Florida Keys. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Key West?
No. The nearest is the Miami Passport Agency in Miami, about 130 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Key West?
Not in Key West itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Miami. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.