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USPO - Bailey: Passport Office in Bailey CO


Location:
USPO - Bailey
Address:
24 River Dr
 
Bailey, CO 80421
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (MST)
Monday
By appointment only -
Tuesday
By appointment only -
Wednesday
By appointment only -
Thursday
By appointment only -
Friday
By appointment only -


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes
Passport Photos: Yes, the USPO - Bailey takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Bailey.


Bailey Passport Office: USPO - Bailey Location Overview

USPO - Bailey is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Bailey, CO you can go here for passport help. USPO - Bailey is a Postal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Bailey. USPO - Bailey is located in County, Colorado.

About USPO - Bailey

USPO - Bailey is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the USPO - Bailey is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at USPO - Bailey

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at USPO - Bailey to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at USPO - Bailey): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Bailey. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Bailey, CO

Colorado Passport Agency - 32.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 466 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 506.1 Miles

Passport Services Offered at USPO - Bailey

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the USPO - Bailey will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - USPO - Bailey is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

USPO - Bailey Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Park County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 80421, 80475, 80470, 80433, 80448, 80425, 80827, 80135, 80456, 80437, 80439, 80127, 80454, 80457, 80465, 80453, 80125, 80128, 80432

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at USPO - Bailey?

USPO - Bailey does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

The closest passport agency isn't too far from Bailey, Colorado Passport Agency is only about 70 miles roundtrip from Bailey. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does USPO - Bailey charge for passports?

USPO - Bailey is an acceptance agent, USPO - Bailey does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at USPO - Bailey?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at USPO - Bailey? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does USPO - Bailey do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can USPO - Bailey tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, USPO - Bailey will not be able to assist any further.

Does USPO - Bailey take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Bailey to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does USPO - Bailey accept?

At USPO - Bailey, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since USPO - Bailey takes passport photos there, you can also pay for photos with the same payment methods. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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