Wheat Ridge, Colorado Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wheat Ridge, CO: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Expedited Passport service options for Wheat Ridge.
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 Wheat Ridge Colorado
Showing the single passport office in Wheat Ridge:
 | City of Wheat Ridge |
7500 W 29th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Other passport offices near Wheat Ridge Colorado
City of Arvada - Arvada - 1.9 MilesUSPO - Arvada - Arvada - 1.9 Miles
USPO - Lakewood - Lakewood - 3.9 Miles
City of Lakewood - Lakewood - 4.2 Miles
USPO - Harris Park Station - Westminster - 4.6 Miles
USPO - Sunnyside Station - Denver - 4.6 Miles
USPO - Golden - Golden - 4.9 Miles
Jefferson County Government Offices - Golden - 5.2 Miles
City of Golden - Golden - 5.5 Miles
Denver County Court - Denver - 5.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wheat Ridge
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 - 14.2 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 485.6 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 530.8 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 580.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 656 Miles
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Wheat Ridge, there is one less than 100 miles from Wheat Ridge.
* 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 Wheat Ridge
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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wheat Ridge can consider using the passport office services in Wheat Ridge for their passport application sealing needs.
Wheat Ridge Colorado, Arvada Colorado, Mountain View Colorado, Edgewater Colorado, Lakewood Colorado, Westminster Colorado, Denver Colorado, Morrison Colorado, Commerce City Colorado, Thornton Colorado, Sheridan Colorado, Northglenn Colorado, Glendale Colorado, Englewood Colorado, Superior Colorado, Columbine Colorado, Greenwood Village Colorado, Louisville Colorado, Evergreen Colorado, Aurora Colorado
Passport Expediting in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wheat Ridge. 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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wheat Ridge simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wheat Ridge contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Wheat Ridge, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Colorado Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Wheat Ridge.
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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Wheat Ridge residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.2 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Colorado Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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 Wheat Ridge
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 Wheat Ridge.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #4366 - Wheat Ridge - (1.2 mi)Northwest Corner 44Th & Wadsworth
4401 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
(303) 463-7719
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #676 - Arvada - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
5195 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada CO 80002
(303) 463-3603
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walmart Arvada Supercenter - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
9400 Ralston Road
Arvada CO 80002
720-624-0341
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Wheat Ridge - (1.7 mi)
Applewood Shopping Center At 32nd And Youngfield (Between Subway & Starbucks)
3440 Youngfield St
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
(303) 237-2655
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Arvada - (1.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 52nd And Vance
7310 W 52nd Ave
Arvada CO 80002
(303) 421-1656
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6883 - Wheat Ridge - (1.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Youngfield & 32Nd Ave
12700 W 32Nd Ave
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
(303) 237-4392
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Lakeside Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
5957 W. 44th Ave
Lakeside CO 80212
303-222-4473
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9887 - Lakewood - (2.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lee & W Colfax Ave
10140 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood CO 80215
(303) 238-0488
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3499 - Arvada - (2.4 mi)
64Th & Simms
11602 W 64Th Ave
Arvada CO 80004
(303) 421-5237
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Lakewood Supercenter - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
7455 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood CO 80214
303-274-5218
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44