Passport office in Fort Collins, CO
4 places in and around Fort Collins accept passport applications. Fort Collins has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Aurora, about 64 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Colorado State University - Education Abroad
0.8 mi700 Oval Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80523 · Map
Mon–Tue, Thu 8:30am–3pm
Wed 8:30am–3pm
Fri 8:30am–3pm
(970) 491-1764 · Book appointment
Larimer County Clerk and Recorder
1.9 mi200 W Oak St.,ste. 1000, Fort Collins, CO 80521 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
(970) 498-7860 · Book appointment
Fort Collins Main Post Office
2.5 mi301 East Boardwalk Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–12:45pm
(970) 225-4100 · Book appointment
Loveland Main Post Office
9.1 mi446 East 29th Street, Loveland, CO 80538 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(970) 663-3010 · 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 Colorado Passport Agency. From Fort Collins that is about 64 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Fort Collins
Aurora, CO
~64 mi from Fort Collins
El Paso, TX
~613 mi from Fort Collins
Tucson, AZ
~658 mi from Fort Collins
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 Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Fort Collins?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Fort Collins, including Colorado State University - Education Abroad and Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Fort Collins?
No. The nearest is the Colorado Passport Agency in Aurora, about 64 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Fort Collins?
Not in Fort Collins itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Aurora. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.