Sitka, Alaska Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sitka, AK: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sitka, 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 Sitka 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 Sitka, 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 Sitka, Alaska and Expedited Passport service options for Sitka.
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 Sitka Alaska
Showing the single passport office in Sitka:
USPO - Sitka |
1207 Sawmill Creek Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
Other passport offices near Sitka Alaska
Petersburg Public Library - Petersburg - 68.8 MilesUSPO - Federal Building Station - Juneau - 83.7 Miles
USPO-Mendenhall Station (Juneau) - Juneau - 86.7 Miles
USPO - Wrangell - Wrangell - 92 Miles
Haines Borough Administration - Haines - 138 Miles
USPO - Ketchikan - Ketchikan - 147.1 Miles
Skagway Public Library - Skagway - 150.8 Miles
USPO - Hyder - Hyder - 176.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sitka
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 - 727.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 1254.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 1531.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 1567.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 1628.9 Miles
Sitka, Alaska Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka will need to visit a passport office.
* Sitka 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 Sitka
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 Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sitka can consider using the passport office services in Sitka for their passport application sealing needs.
Baranof Alaska, Rowan Bay Alaska, Chatham Alaska, Kake Alaska, Angoon Alaska, Port Armstrong Alaska, Port Alexander Alaska, Tenakee Springs Alaska, Labouchere Bay Alaska, Port Protection Alaska, Hobart Bay Alaska, Petersburg Alaska, Hoonah Alaska, Hawk Inlet Alaska, Pelican Alaska, Cape Pole Alaska, Edna Bay Alaska, Tokeen Alaska, Whale Pass Alaska, Port Alice Alaska
Passport Expediting in Sitka, Alaska
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sitka. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Sitka, Alaska
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sitka simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sitka 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 Sitka 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 Sitka.
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 Sitka 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 Sitka, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Sitka
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 Sitka.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Costco Store #107 - Juneau - (86.6 mi)Photo Center
5225 Commercial Blvd
Juneau AK 99801
(907) 780-6740
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walmart Ketchikan Store - (145.6 mi)
Photo Center
4230 Don King Rd
Ketchikan AK 99901
907-247-2180
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Colony Plaza - (512.1 mi)
Photo Center
1150 S Colony Way
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Eagle River Supercenter - (515.6 mi)
Photo Center
18600 Eagle River Rd
Eagle River AK 99577
907-694-9791
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #15362 - Eagle River - (517 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 - (517 mi)
Regional Park Plaza
12110 Business Blvd
Eagle River AK 99577
(907) 694-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Wasilla Supercenter - (517.8 mi)
Photo Center
1350 S Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla AK 99654
907-376-9755
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Wasilla - (518.5 mi)
Photo Center
2521 E Mountain Village Dr
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 376-6245
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12679 - Anchorage - (518.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Creekside & Debarr
7600 Debarr Rd
Anchorage AK 99504
(907) 771-9920
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Anchorage Supercenter - (518.8 mi)
Photo Center
7405 Debarr Road
Anchorage AK 99504
907-339-9049
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44