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WildCard UKID Center: Passport Office in Lexington KY


Location:
WildCard UKID Center
Address:
107 Town Center Dr
 
Lexington, KY 40511
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes
Passport Photos: Yes, the WildCard UKID Center takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Lexington.


Lexington Passport Office: WildCard UKID Center Location Overview

WildCard UKID Center is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Lexington, KY you can go here for passport help. WildCard UKID Center is a School 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 5 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Lexington. WildCard UKID Center is located in County, Kentucky.

About WildCard UKID Center

WildCard UKID Center is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the WildCard UKID Center 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 WildCard UKID Center

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 WildCard UKID Center to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Lexington, KY

Detroit Passport Agency - 260.1 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 262.4 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 267.4 Miles

Passport Services Offered at WildCard UKID Center

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the WildCard UKID Center 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 - WildCard UKID Center 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.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

WildCard UKID Center Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Fayette County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 40511, 40579, 40578, 40583, 40550, 40512, 40598, 40505, 40508, 40507, 40582, 40591, 40581, 40580, 40577, 40523, 40544, 40576, 40555

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at WildCard UKID Center?

WildCard UKID Center 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 530 miles roundtrip, so it is pretty far from Lexington to Detroit 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 WildCard UKID Center charge for passports?

WildCard UKID Center is an acceptance agent, WildCard UKID Center 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 WildCard UKID Center?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at WildCard UKID Center? 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 WildCard UKID Center 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 WildCard UKID Center 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, WildCard UKID Center will not be able to assist any further.

Does WildCard UKID Center take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Lexington to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does WildCard UKID Center accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees and passport photos (if you have them taken at WildCard UKID Center) 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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