Ocala sits roughly between two passport agencies, Miami at about 265 miles and Charleston at about 280, for travelers leaving within 14 days. For a first passport, the Paddock Post Office on SW 60th Ave accepts applications.
At a passport agencyOften same day to a few daysBy appointment only, for travel within 14 daysTravel within 14 days, by appointmentMiami Passport Agency ↓
Through AllstateAs quick as 4 business daysNo appointment, all passport typesAll passport types, hand-carriedOption 3 below ↓
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Option 1 · In person
Where to apply in person in Ocala
First passports, children’s passports and lost or stolen passports start with an in-person visit to an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.First, child and lost or stolen passports start at an acceptance facility. Renewals don’t need one: see Option 2 or 3.
Data checked November 2026
Paddock Post Office4545 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474Ocala · 4.7 milesHours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 12 PM and 12:30 to 3:30 PM; Sat, 9 AM to 12 PM. Walk-ins Tue and Wed, 3:30 to 4:30 PMPost office · walk-ins some days · (352) 861-8188Book an appointment →
Summerfield Post Office14560 S US Highway 301, Summerfield, FL 34491Summerfield · 13.3 milesHours: Mon to Fri, 10 AM to 3 PM; Sat, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Walk-ins Thu, 11 AM to 2 PMPost office · walk-ins some days · (352) 245-2784Book an appointment →
Reddick Post Office15373 NW Gainesville Rd, Reddick, FL 32686Reddick · 13.8 milesHours: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 3 PM. Walk-ins Tue to Thu, 9 to 10 AMPost office · walk-ins some days · (352) 591-2832Book an appointment →
Miami Passport Agency (U.S. Department of State)
About 265 miles from Ocala, in Miami, FL. By appointment only, for international travel within 14 days or a foreign visa needed within 28 days. Can’t get an appointment? We can still hand-carry your application.By appointment only, for travel within 14 days or a visa needed within 28 days.
Data checked November 2026
Option 2 · By mail
Renew by mail from Ocala
If your most recent passport qualifies for renewal, you can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department. Use USPS and a trackable service.Eligible renewals can mail Form DS-82 straight to the State Department, by USPS with tracking.
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 640155
Irving, TX 75064-0155
About 6 to 8 weeks door to door
Expedited service (+$60)
National Passport Processing Center
P.O. Box 90955
Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
About 4 to 5 weeks door to door
Addresses from the U.S. Department of State. Routine renewals from California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Texas go to a different address in Irving, Texas; each city page shows the right one for its state.
For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our registered couriers hand-carry your application.For all types of passports. Choose your service, send your documents by FedEx, and our couriers hand-carry your application.
Ship by your nearest staffed FedEx location’s last Priority Overnight pickup, usually around 4 PM local time on weekdays, and your documents reach us the next business morning.
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We don't take drop-offs in Ocala; our only office is in Redmond, Washington. Send your documents by FedEx with the prepaid label from your order, or with your own FedEx label.
Same-day service is only possible at an in-person agency appointment, and from Ocala that means a trip of more than 260 miles. Through us, our service levels take 4 to 10 business days from when your documents reach our office.
From the Florida Department of Health in Marion County, mailing address 1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala.
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