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Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office: Passport Office in Middlesboro KY

Last Reviewed on December 11th, 2023


Location:
Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office
Address:
201 N 20th St
 
Middlesboro, KY 40965
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 3:00PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: No, you will need to get passport photos taken before going there. Here is our passport photo guide for reference and here is a list of places to get passport photos in Middlesboro.


Middlesboro Passport Office: Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office Location Overview

Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Middlesboro, KY you can go here for passport help. Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is a Postal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Middlesboro. Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is located in County, Kentucky.

About Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office

Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Middlesboro. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Middlesboro, KY

Atlanta Passport Agency - 175.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 342.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 343.7 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Bell County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 40965, 40955, 37707, 40813, 40977, 37724, 37867, 40958, 40995, 37752, 40940, 40856, 40939, 37851, 40845, 24248, 40921, 40763, 40903

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office?

Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

It's about 360 miles roundtrip, so it is pretty far from Middlesboro to Atlanta Passport Agency, the closest passport issuing agency. You might want to consider using a passport expediting service to save you the time of going there yourself.

Does Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office charge for passports?

Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office is an acceptance agent, Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office will not be able to assist any further.

Does Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office for the sealing of your passport. Do not go there without getting passport photos first or you will not get your application sealed. Here's the list of locations to get passport photos in Middlesboro.

What forms of payment does Middlesboro Kentucky Post Office accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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