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Topeka, Indiana Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

How to get a passport in Topeka, IN: Passport Offices & Application Process

Topeka Post Office
129 E Lake St
Topeka IN, 46571

In Topeka, Indiana there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Topeka passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Topeka, there are (165) other passport offices in Indiana from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Topeka, Indiana and Expedited Passport service options for Topeka.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Topeka Indiana

Showing the single passport office in Topeka:

Topeka Post Office

129 E Lake St
Topeka, IN 46571

 

Other passport offices near Topeka Indiana

LaGrange County IN Clerk of Court - Lagrange - 7.2 Miles
LaGrange Post Office - Lagrange - 7.2 Miles
Syracuse Post Office - Syracuse - 12.6 Miles
Goshen Post Office - Goshen - 13.4 Miles
White Pigeon Post Office - White Pigeon - 14.5 Miles
Kendallville Post Office - Kendallville - 14.6 Miles
Sturgis Post Office - Sturgis - 14.9 Miles
Elkhart IN Post Office - Elkhart - 20.4 Miles
Centreville Post Office - Centreville - 21.3 Miles
St Joseph County Clerk - Centreville - 21.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Topeka

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Chicago Passport Agency - 95.3 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 120.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 306.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 420.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 471.7 Miles



Topeka, Indiana Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Topeka is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Topeka or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Topeka will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Topeka, there is one less than 100 miles from Topeka.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Topeka

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Topeka or any other city in Indiana or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Topeka are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Topeka

Residents of the following cities that are close to Topeka can consider using the passport office services in Topeka for their passport application sealing needs.

Topeka Indiana, Kendallville Indiana, Sturgis Michigan, Milford Indiana, Elkhart Indiana, Hudson Indiana, Nappanee Indiana, Three Rivers Michigan, Waterloo Indiana, Mishawaka Indiana, Hamilton Indiana, Fremont Indiana, Sidney Indiana, Notre Dame Indiana, Union City Michigan, Montgomery Michigan, Niles Michigan, Quincy Michigan, Decatur Michigan, Portage Michigan

Passport Expediting in Topeka, Indiana

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Topeka. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Topeka, Indiana

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Topeka simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Topeka contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Topeka?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Topeka.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Topeka to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Topeka?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Topeka, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Chicago Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 95.3 miles from Topeka, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Topeka?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Topeka?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Topeka.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #6501 - Lagrange - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
0975 North 00 East West
Lagrange IN 46761
(260) 463-2583
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6500 - Ligonier - (7.3 mi)
Photo Center
101 West Us 6
Ligonier IN 46767
(260) 894-4700
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #7188 - Middlebury - (8.9 mi)
Photo Center
102 Us 20 East, Corner Of Us 20 And State Route 13
Middlebury IN 46540
(574) 825-2485
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Goshen Supercenter - (11.1 mi)
Photo Center
2304 Lincolnway E
Goshen IN 46526
574-534-7649
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #11453 - Goshen - (11.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Lincolnway East And Keystone Drive
1755 Lincolnway E
Goshen IN 46526
(574) 533-4932
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6499 - Syracuse - (12.9 mi)
Photo Center
308 South Huntington Street
Syracuse IN 46567
(574) 457-4000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6472 - Goshen - (13.1 mi)
Photo Center
410 South Main Street
Goshen IN 46526
(574) 533-2510
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3232 - Goshen - (13.5 mi)
Pike Street & Chicago
429 W Pike St
Goshen IN 46526
(574) 534-7616
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sturgis Supercenter - (13.9 mi)
Photo Center
1500 S Centerville Rd
Sturgis MI 49091
269-651-7417
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6498 - Kendallville - (14.1 mi)
Photo Center
224 West North Street
Kendallville IN 46755
(260) 347-1499
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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