Idaho Springs, Colorado Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Idaho Springs, CO: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Idaho Springs, Colorado 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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs, there are (143) other passport offices in Colorado 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 Idaho Springs, Colorado and Expedited Passport service options for Idaho Springs.
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 Idaho Springs Colorado
Showing the single passport office in Idaho Springs:
 | USPO - Idaho Springs |
2420 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Other passport offices near Idaho Springs Colorado
Gilpin County - Central City - 9.3 MilesUSPO - Winter Park - Winter Park - 14.8 Miles
USPO - Evergreen - Evergreen - 15.1 Miles
USPO - Idledale - Idledale - 19.4 Miles
USPO - Bailey - Bailey - 19.6 Miles
City of Golden - Golden - 20.5 Miles
Jefferson County Government Offices - Golden - 21.3 Miles
USPO - Golden - Golden - 21.4 Miles
USPO - Breckenridge - Breckenridge - 22 Miles
USPO - Lakewood - Lakewood - 25.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Idaho Springs
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.
Colorado Passport Agency - 38.1 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 477.9 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 513.2 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 596.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 677.3 Miles
Idaho Springs, Colorado Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Idaho Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Idaho Springs.
* 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 Idaho Springs
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 Idaho Springs or any other city in Colorado 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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Idaho Springs can consider using the passport office services in Idaho Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Silver Plume Colorado, Saint Marys Colorado, Idaho Springs Colorado, Black Hawk Colorado, Montezuma Colorado, Winter Park Colorado, Evergreen Colorado, Fraser Colorado, Nederland Colorado, Dillon Colorado, Silverthorne Colorado, Frisco Colorado, Morrison Colorado, Ward Colorado, Copper Mountain Colorado, Granby Colorado, Lakewood Colorado, Arvada Colorado, Wheat Ridge Colorado, Superior Colorado
Passport Expediting in Idaho Springs, Colorado
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Idaho Springs. 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 Idaho Springs, Colorado
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Idaho Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Idaho Springs 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, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Idaho Springs.
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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Colorado Passport Agency, it's not too far from Idaho Springs and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Idaho Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Evergreen - (14.1 mi)Photo Center
1153 Bergen Pkwy
Evergreen CO 80439
(303) 670-8700
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10306 - Evergreen - (15 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Evergreen Pkwy & Bryant Drive
3510 Evergreen Pkwy
Evergreen CO 80439
(303) 928-8982
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Evergreen Supercenter - (15.5 mi)
Photo Center
952 Swede Gulch Rd
Evergreen CO 80439
303-526-2687
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11326 - Dillon - (18.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Dillon Ridge Road & Highway 6
269 Dillon Ridge Rd
Dillon CO 80435
(970) 468-0287
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Dillon - (18.8 mi)
Between Noodles And Smashburger
265 Dillon Ridge Rd
Dillon CO 80435
(970) 468-2800
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Conifer - (19.5 mi)
King Soopers Center-Aspen Park
25587 Conifer Rd
Conifer CO 80433
(303) 838-8200
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Golden - (20.9 mi)
Safeway Center Next To Downtown Golden
601 16th St
Golden CO 80401
(303) 278-2363
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Frisco Store - (21.1 mi)
Photo Center
840 Summit Blvd.
Frisco CO 80443
970-668-4487
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Breckenridge - (21.7 mi)
In The City Market Shopping Center At North Park Avenue & Airport Road. Lots Of Parking!
400 N Park Ave
Breckenridge CO 80424
(970) 453-8080
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10117 - Golden - (21.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Ulysses St & Golden Rd
17222 S Golden Rd
Golden CO 80401
(303) 457-5823
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99