Passport office in Kansas City, MO
17 places in and around Kansas City accept passport applications. Kansas City has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Hot Springs, about 330 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-hour drive.
The State Department has announced a new passport agency for Kansas City. No opening date has been published, so check before you plan around it.
Where to apply in Kansas 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 17 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Kansas City. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Civic Center Post Office
0.4 mi601 E 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106 · Map
Mon, Wed–Fri 9am–2pm
Tue 12pm–2pm
(913) 335-6360 · Book appointment
Kcmo Civic Center
0.4 mi601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(816) 221-3083 · Book appointment
Kansas City Missouri Retail
1 mi30 W Pershing Rd Suite 112, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(816) 374-9101 · Book appointment
Kansas City Public Library Ruiz Branch
1 mi2017 W Pennway St, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Map
Mon–Wed 10am–5pm
Thu 10am–4pm
Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–2pm
(816) 701-3487 · Book appointment
Kansas City Public Library Westport Branch
3.1 mi118 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–6pm
Fri 10am–5pm
(816) 701-3488 · Book appointment
Kansas City Public Library Trails West Branch
7.1 mi11401 E 23rd St S., Independence, MO 64052 · Map
Mon–Wed 9am–7pm
Thu 9am–7pm
Fri–Sat 9am–4pm
Sun 1pm–4pm
(816) 701-3483 · Book appointment
Kansas City Public Library - Sugar Creek Branch
7.5 mi102 S Sterling Ave, Sugar Creek, MO 64054 · Map
Mon–Thu 11am–5pm
Fri 9am–4pm
(816) 701-3489 · Book appointment
Gladstone Post Office
7.9 mi7170 N Broadway, Gladstone, MO 64118 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(816) 489-4596 · Book appointment
Raytown Station
8.7 mi10501 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64133 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
(816) 313-6872 · Book appointment
Mid-continent Public Library - Raytown Branch
8.7 mi6131 Raytown Road, Raytown, MO 64133 · Map
Mon–Wed 9am–9pm
Thu 9am–9pm
Fri 9am–6pm
Sat 10am–6pm
(816) 353-2052
Mid-continent Public Library-parkville Branch
10.3 mi8815 Tom Watson Pkwy, Parkville, MO 64152 · Map
Mon–Wed 10am–7pm
Thu 10am–7pm
Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 11am–3pm
(816) 741-4721 · Book appointment
Longview Station
10.5 mi8800 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:45am–4:15pm
Sat 8:45am–12pm
(816) 737-3255 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 17 near Kansas City on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Arkansas Passport Center. From Kansas City that is about 330 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 7-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Kansas City
Hot Springs, AR
~330 mi from Kansas City
Minneapolis, MN
~412 mi from Kansas City
Chicago, IL
~412 mi from Kansas 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 Missouri.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Kansas City?
There are 17 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Kansas City, including Civic Center Post Office and Kcmo Civic Center. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Kansas City?
No. The nearest is the Arkansas Passport Center in Hot Springs, about 330 miles away. A new agency has been announced for the city but has no opening date yet.
Can I get a same-day passport in Kansas City?
Not in Kansas City itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Hot Springs. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.