Passport office in Panama City, FL
4 places in and around Panama City accept passport applications. Panama City has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Atlanta, about 259 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Panama City
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Panama City. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Bill Kinsaul Clerk of Court and Comptroller
0 mi300 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401 · Map
Mon, Wed, Fri 8am–3:30pm
Tue 8am–3:30pm
Thu 8am–3:30pm
(850) 747-5100 · Book appointment
USPS Panama City Downtown Station
0 mi421 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(850) 763-6509 · Book appointment
USPS Panama City Gmf
0 mi1336 Sherman Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
(850) 747-4890 · Book appointment
Lynn Haven Post Office
5 mi2319 S Highway 77, Lynn Haven, FL 32444 · Map
Mon, Wed 10am–3pm
Tue, Thu–Fri 12pm–3pm
Sat 9am–11:45am
(850) 265-5111 · 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 Panama City that is about 259 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Panama City
Atlanta, GA
~259 mi from Panama City
New Orleans, LA
~264 mi from Panama City
Miami, FL
~450 mi from Panama City
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 Panama City?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Panama City, including Bill Kinsaul Clerk of Court and Comptroller and USPS Panama City Downtown Station. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Panama City?
No. The nearest is the Atlanta Passport Agency in Atlanta, about 259 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Panama City?
Not in Panama City 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.