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Fairbanks, Alaska Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Fairbanks, AK: Passport Offices & Application Process

USPO - Downtown Station
315 Barnette St
Fairbanks AK, 99701

In Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks, Alaska and Expedited Passport service options for Fairbanks.

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 Fairbanks Alaska

Showing the single passport office in Fairbanks:

USPO - Downtown Station

315 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701

 

Other passport offices near Fairbanks Alaska

Denali Borough - Healy - 51.7 Miles
City Hall of Delta Junction - Delta Junction - 57.1 Miles
USPO-Cantwell - Cantwell - 74.9 Miles
USPO - Tok - Tok - 145.9 Miles
PWSCC - Copper Basin - Glennallen - 155.1 Miles
USPO - Willow - Willow - 178.1 Miles
USPO - Palmer - Palmer - 178.5 Miles
USPO - Northway - Northway - 178.7 Miles
USPO - Wasilla - Wasilla - 181.8 Miles
USPO - Eagle River - Eagle River - 197.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Fairbanks

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 - 1304.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 1836.3 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 2100 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 2114.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 2212 Miles



Fairbanks, Alaska Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks will need to visit a passport office.
* Fairbanks 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks

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

North Pole Alaska, Ester Alaska, Nenana Alaska, Anderson Alaska, Whitestone Alaska, Big Delta Alaska, Chena Hot Springs Alaska, McKinley Park Alaska, Delta Junction Alaska, Minto Alaska, Livengood Alaska, Summit Alaska, Manley Hot Springs Alaska, Rampart Alaska, Circle Hot Springs Alaska, Central Alaska

Passport Expediting in Fairbanks, Alaska

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Fairbanks. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Fairbanks, Alaska

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Fairbanks simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks.
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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?

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 Fairbanks, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Fairbanks?

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.

List of places to get passport photos in Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks.

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

Walgreens #15944 - Fairbanks - (20.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Old Steese & College
530 Old Steese Hwy
Fairbanks AK 99701
(907) 457-9301
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Fairbanks - (20.8 mi)
Across The Street From The Bentley Mall
607 Old Steese Hwy
Fairbanks AK 99701
(907) 452-2221
Price: Cost varies by location
Costco Store #1342 - Fairbanks - (21 mi)
Photo Center
48 College Rd
Fairbanks AK 99701
(907) 205-3607
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
UPS Store - Fairbanks - (21.1 mi)
On Geist One Block West Of University Avenue Next To McDonald's
3875 Geist Rd
Fairbanks AK 99709
(907) 479-2250
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Fairbanks Supercenter - (21.2 mi)
Photo Center
537 Johansen Expy
Fairbanks AK 99701
907-451-9915
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Colony Plaza - (178.9 mi)
Photo Center
1150 S Colony Way
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-6245
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12681 - Wasilla - (181.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Palmer-Wasilla & Park
1721 E Parks Hwy
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 631-0300
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Wasilla - (182 mi)
Photo Center
2521 E Mountain Village Dr
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 376-6245
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Wasilla Supercenter - (182.1 mi)
Photo Center
1350 S Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla AK 99654
907-376-9755
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Meadow Lakes City Center - (183.4 mi)
Meadow Lakes City Center - Corner of Parks Hwy/Pittman Rd
7362 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 373-6245
Price: Cost varies by location


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