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Salt Lake Passport Agency — What to Know Before It Opens
Salt Lake City doesn't have a passport agency yet. The State Department plans to open the Salt Lake Passport Agency at Wallace Bennett Federal Building, 125 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84138 in Winter 2028 — 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 Salt Lake City agency
Projected opening: Winter 2028 — status pending
Until then the nearest agencies are Centennial (~379 mi) and Los Angeles (~587 mi) — appointment + proof of travel within 14 days required
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October 27 – November 10
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Salt Lake Passport Agency: Essential Information
Status
PENDING — projected Winter 2028
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.
Salt Lake Passport Agency: Quick Answers
| Is it open? | Not yet — projected Winter 2028 (status: pending). |
|---|---|
| Where will it be? | Wallace Bennett Federal Building, 125 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84138 |
| Urgent travel now? | Nearest open agencies: Centennial (~379 mi), Los Angeles (~587 mi) — or a private expediter with no agency visit. |
| Routine application? | Any Salt Lake City-area acceptance facility (post offices, clerks, libraries) can take it today. |
Getting a Passport in Salt Lake City Before the Agency Opens
- Routine timelines? Any Salt Lake City-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 Colorado Passport Agency (~379 miles) and Los Angeles Passport Agency (~587 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 Salt Lake Passport Agency
The Wallace Bennett Federal Building at 125 State Street in downtown Salt Lake City is the planned home, steps from the Utah State Capitol area. Until the projected Winter 2028 opening, the Mountain West's only agencies are in Centennial (Colorado) and Tucson.
Salt Lake Passport Agency: Questions Travelers Actually Ask
Is the Salt Lake Passport Agency open yet?
Not yet. The State Department lists the Salt Lake Passport Agency as pending, with a projected opening of Winter 2028 at Wallace Bennett Federal Building, 125 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84138. Until it opens, Salt Lake City has no regional passport agency.
How do I get an urgent passport in Salt Lake City before the agency opens?
Two real options today: travel to your nearest open agency — Colorado Passport Agency (~379 miles) or Los Angeles Passport Agency (~587 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 Salt Lake Passport Agency be located?
The State Department lists Wallace Bennett Federal Building, 125 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84138 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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