Passport office in Milwaukee, WI
23 places in and around Milwaukee accept passport applications. Milwaukee has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 82 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive.
Where to apply in Milwaukee
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 23 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Milwaukee. 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.
Milwaukee Main Office Window
0.3 mi345 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(414) 270-2308 · Book appointment
Juneau Station
0.7 mi606 East Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Map
Mon–Sat 9:30am–2:30pm
(414) 289-0809 · Book appointment
Milwaukee County Clerk
1.3 mi901 N. Ninth Street,room 105, Milwaukee, WI 53233 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(414) 278-4067 · Book appointment
Shorewood Post Office
3 mi1620 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(414) 332-2241 · Book appointment
Airport Mail Center
4 mi552 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat–Sun 10am–2pm
(414) 481-0272 · Book appointment
West Milwaukee Branch Post Office
5.2 mi4300 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53219 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–2pm
(414) 430-0477 · Book appointment
West Allis Post Office
5.6 mi7440 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
(414) 258-7964 · Book appointment
North Milwaukee Station
6.3 mi5995 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–2pm
Sat 8:30am–12:30pm
(414) 466-3735 · Book appointment
Greenfield Branch
6.6 mi7353 W. Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–1:30pm
(414) 545-8749 · Book appointment
Wauwatosa Post Office
6.9 mi1655 N. Mayfair Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(414) 258-9210 · Book appointment
Root River Post Office
7.2 mi11015 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53227 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12:30pm
(414) 545-8796 · Book appointment
North Shore Post Office
7.4 mi5651 N. Lydell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53217 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–3pm
Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(414) 962-3064 · 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 23 near Milwaukee on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Milwaukee that is about 82 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 2-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
~82 mi from Milwaukee
Detroit, MI
~251 mi from Milwaukee
Minneapolis, MN
~298 mi from Milwaukee
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 Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Milwaukee?
There are 23 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Milwaukee, including Milwaukee Main Office Window and Juneau Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Milwaukee?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 82 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Milwaukee?
Not in Milwaukee 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.