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Orlando Passport Agency — What to Know Before It Opens
Orlando doesn't have a passport agency yet. The State Department plans to open the Orlando Passport Agency at 5520 Gatlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32812 in Fall 2027 — here's what to do until then.
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Location data verified against the U.S. State Department dataset · August 23, 2026Waiting for the Orlando agency
Projected opening: Fall 2027 — status pending
Until then the nearest agencies are Miami (~199 mi) and Charleston (~312 mi) — appointment + proof of travel within 14 days required
Or the government's routine mail route:
October 27 – November 10
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Orlando Passport Agency: Essential Information
Status
PENDING — projected Fall 2027
Appointments
Not yet available
Source: U.S. Department of State passport-agency dataset, checked August 23, 2026 — confirm current details on the official page →. Appointments are always free; treat any site charging for one as fraudulent.
Orlando Passport Agency: Quick Answers
| Is it open? | Not yet — projected Fall 2027 (status: pending). |
|---|---|
| Where will it be? | 5520 Gatlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32812 |
| Urgent travel now? | Nearest open agencies: Miami (~199 mi), Charleston (~312 mi) — or a private expediter with no agency visit. |
| Routine application? | Any Orlando-area acceptance facility (post offices, clerks, libraries) can take it today. |
Getting a Passport in Orlando Before the Agency Opens
- Routine timelines? Any Orlando-area acceptance facility (post offices, clerks of court, libraries) can take a new application on the government's standard clock.
- Traveling within 14 days? Your nearest open agencies are Miami Passport Agency (~199 miles) and Charleston Passport Center (~312 miles) — appointment and printed travel proof required at both.
- Prefer it handled without the drive? We prepare, verify, and hand-carry your application as a registered expediter — as fast as 3-4 Days, FedEx both ways.
Getting to the Orlando Passport Agency
The planned agency at 5520 Gatlin Avenue is in south Orlando's Conway area. Once open — projected Fall 2027 — it will relieve Miami, currently Florida's only public passport agency, a 3.5-hour drive for Orlando-area travelers and cruise passengers sailing from Port Canaveral.
Orlando Passport Agency: Questions Travelers Actually Ask
Is the Orlando Passport Agency open yet?
Not yet. The State Department lists the Orlando Passport Agency as pending, with a projected opening of Fall 2027 at 5520 Gatlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32812. Until it opens, Orlando has no regional passport agency.
How do I get an urgent passport in Orlando before the agency opens?
Two real options today: travel to your nearest open agency — Miami Passport Agency (~199 miles) or Charleston Passport Center (~312 miles) — with an appointment and proof of travel within 14 days, or use a registered private expediter: we prepare, verify, and hand-carry your application, as fast as 3-4 Days, with no agency visit. First-time and child applicants still complete one in-person acceptance signing locally.
Where will the Orlando Passport Agency be located?
The State Department lists 5520 Gatlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32812 as the planned location. Hours and appointment details will be published closer to opening; we track the official dataset and update this page as it changes.
Two Honest Ways Forward
Both routes end with a valid U.S. passport — they differ in what they cost you in time, certainty, and stress:
The agency route
Free appointment + $60 government expedite fee. Requires qualifying urgent travel, printed proof, an available slot, and a visit to a federal building.
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