Indianapolis has nine authorized passport acceptance facilities for new applications. If you are applying for a first-time or child's passport, you must submit Form DS-11 in person. Use the list below to find the most convenient location and verify their specific appointment policies.
Start Here: Is This the Right Place to Apply?
- Use this Indianapolis office list if: this is a first-time passport, a child passport, or another situation that requires applying in person with Form DS-11.
- This is usually not the right page if: you qualify to renew your passport by mail or online using Form DS-82, or if you need data corrections using Form DS-5504.
- Need a passport urgently? If you have proof of international travel within 14 days or a life-or-death emergency, review our urgent passport options or contact a regional agency.
- Not sure which form you need? Start with our passport requirements guide.
How to use this page: The offices below are local passport acceptance facilities. They can accept DS-11 applications with routine or expedited service, but they do not provide service faster than standard expedited processing. Always confirm appointments, office hours, and photo service availability before visiting.
Indianapolis Passport Acceptance Facilities
These are the Indianapolis-area offices where applicants can submit a new passport application in person. For more locations outside the city, see the full Indiana passport office list.
| Facility Name | Street Address | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACON STATION | 2727 E. 55TH STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46220 | (317) 464-6820 |
| CASTLETON BRANCH INDIANAPOLIS POST OFFICE | 8710 BASH STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46256 | (317) 464-6856 |
| EAGLE CREEK POST OFFICE | 6401 GATEWAY DRIVE | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46254 | (317) 464-6854 |
| EAST GATE STATION | 740 N. SHORTRIDGE | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46219 | (317) 464-6819 |
| INDIANAPOLIS MAIN POST OFFICE | 125 W. SOUTH ST. | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46206 | (317) 464-6876 |
| NORA BRANCH | 1300 E. 86TH ST. | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46240 | (317) 464-6840 |
| OAKLANDON BRANCH | 12125 E. 65TH STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46236 | (317) 464-6836 |
| PARK FLETCHER POST OFFICE | 2760 FORTUNE CIRCLE EAST DR. | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46241 | (317) 464-6841 |
| SOUTHPORT BRANCH POST OFFICE | 1701 E. EDGEWOOD AVE. | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46227 | (317) 464-6827 |
How to Get a New Passport Fast
Step 1: Visit a local office above.
Step 2: Get your application witnessed and sealed.
Step 3: Let a registered courier expedite your processing and return your passport in days, not weeks.
Regional Agency and Emergency Service
Indianapolis lacks a regional agency; the closest federal offices for emergency service are in Chicago or Detroit. The downtown Main Post Office is a central choice for routine applications but is often booked solid for weeks. Check the Nora or Oaklandon branches for better appointment availability when submitting a DS-11.
Expert Expediting for Indianapolis Travelers
Since Indiana does not have its own regional passport agency, local travelers with urgent needs often face a multi-state trip to Chicago or Detroit to apply in person. A registered expediting service eliminates this logistical burden by hand-carrying your application to the Department of State on your behalf.
Registered courier services are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to submit applications on behalf of customers. This is an effective way to obtain a passport in 24 to 48 hours without the time and expense of traveling to an out-of-state regional agency yourself.
Before Visiting an Indianapolis Passport Acceptance Facility
- Complete Form DS-11, but wait to sign it until instructed at your appointment.
- Bring physical proof of U.S. citizenship and supporting documents.
- Bring a current government-issued photo ID and a photocopy of the front and back.
- Bring a photocopy of your citizenship evidence.
- Bring one official passport photo.
- Be prepared to pay two separate passport fees: the U.S. Department of State passport application fee and the local execution/acceptance fee.
Most Indianapolis offices require appointments. Call the facility directly or use the USPS online scheduler before you go.
Note: The Department of State does not charge a fee to book an appointment. Beware of third-party scheduling scams.
Watch: How to Fill Out Form DS-11
This quick walkthrough can help first-time applicants avoid common mistakes before heading to an Indianapolis acceptance facility.
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Indianapolis Passport FAQs
Usually no. These Indianapolis passport acceptance facilities are mainly for Form DS-11 applicants, including first-time applicants, children, and others who must apply in person. Many renewal applicants should renew by mail or online instead.
Many acceptance facilities do require appointments. Before visiting an Indianapolis location, confirm the current appointment rules, office hours, and whether passport photo service is available. Follow the steps in our guide to scheduling a passport appointment.
If travel is very close, a local acceptance facility may not be the fastest path. Review our urgent passport options, regional agency procedures in nearby cities, or registered courier options if your situation qualifies.
Most DS-11 applicants should bring an unsigned Form DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, photocopies of citizenship evidence and ID, one passport photo, and the required fees. Our passport requirements guide can help with the full checklist.
First-time applicants submitting Form DS-11 must pay two separate fees: a passport application fee payable to the U.S. Department of State, and a local execution/acceptance fee payable to the facility. Review the current passport fees before your visit.
Standard processing times vary, but routine service typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. You can request expedited service at the facility for an additional government fee to receive your passport in 2 to 3 weeks. If you need it even faster, consider an urgent passport service.
Yes. All minors, including infants, must appear in person at the acceptance facility. For children under 16, both parents or guardians must authorize the issuance of the child's passport.
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