Eagle River, Alaska Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Eagle River, AK: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Eagle River, Alaska 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 Eagle River 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 Eagle River, there are (43) other passport offices in Alaska 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 Eagle River, Alaska and Expedited Passport service options for Eagle River.
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 Eagle River Alaska
Showing the single passport office in Eagle River:
 | USPO - Eagle River |
11471 Business Blvd
Eagle River, AK 99577
Other passport offices near Eagle River Alaska
USPO - Girdwood - Anchorage - 14.8 MilesUSPO - Downtown Station - Anchorage - 16.5 Miles
USPO - Sand Lake - Anchorage - 17.5 Miles
USPO - Wasilla - Wasilla - 23.6 Miles
USPO - Palmer - Palmer - 25.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Eagle River
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.
Seattle Passport Agency - 1230.6 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 1727.1 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 2013.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 2071.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 2113.3 Miles
Eagle River, Alaska Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Eagle River 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 Eagle River 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 Eagle River will need to visit a passport office.
* Eagle River isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Eagle River
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 Eagle River or any other city in Alaska 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 Eagle River 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 Eagle River
Residents of the following cities that are close to Eagle River can consider using the passport office services in Eagle River for their passport application sealing needs.
Fort Richardson Alaska, Alyeska Alaska, Hope Alaska, Wasilla Alaska, Big Lake Alaska, Houston Alaska, Whittier Alaska, Willow Alaska, Cooper Landing Alaska, Beluga Alaska, Tyonek Alaska, Sterling Alaska, Seward Alaska, Soldotna Alaska, Kenai Alaska, Talkeetna Alaska, Skwentna Alaska, Port San Juan Alaska, Ellamar Alaska, Tatitlek Alaska
Passport Expediting in Eagle River, Alaska
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Eagle River. 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 Eagle River, Alaska
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Eagle River simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Eagle River contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Eagle River and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Eagle River.
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 Eagle River to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Eagle River, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
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.
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 Eagle River.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Eagle River Supercenter - (9.3 mi)Photo Center
18600 Eagle River Rd
Eagle River AK 99577
907-694-9791
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #15362 - Eagle River - (10.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Old Glenn & Eagle River Loop
12051 Old Glenn Hwy
Eagle River AK 99577
(907) 696-4000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Eagle River - (10.9 mi)
Regional Park Plaza
12110 Business Blvd
Eagle River AK 99577
(907) 694-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12679 - Anchorage - (12.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Creekside & Debarr
7600 Debarr Rd
Anchorage AK 99504
(907) 771-9920
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Anchorage Supercenter - (12.2 mi)
Photo Center
7405 Debarr Road
Anchorage AK 99504
907-339-9049
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #63 - Ne Anchorage - (14 mi)
Photo Center
4125 Debarr Rd
Anchorage AK 99508
(907) 269-9510
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - E Tudor Rd - (14.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lake Otis And Tudor
2440 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage AK 99507
(907) 563-2281
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #15653 - Anchorage - (14.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Lake Otis & Tudor
4353 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage AK 99508
(907) 561-2005
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15654 - Anchorage - (15.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Lake Otis & 88Th
2550 E 88Th Ave
Anchorage AK 99507
(907) 349-9292
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13656 - Anchorage - (15.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Seward & Northern Lights
725 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage AK 99503
(907) 644-8400
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99