Caldwell, Idaho Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Caldwell, ID: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Caldwell, Idaho 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell, there are (60) other passport offices in Idaho 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 Caldwell, Idaho and Expedited Passport service options for Caldwell.
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 Caldwell Idaho
Showing the single passport office in Caldwell:
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1102 E Chicago St
Caldwell, ID 83605
Other passport offices near Caldwell Idaho
Gem County Clerks Office - Emmett - 14.1 MilesUSPO - Boise Main Office - Boise - 19 Miles
USPO - Ontario - Ontario - 25.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Caldwell
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 - 335.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 439 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 580.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 582.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 656.9 Miles
Caldwell, Idaho Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell will need to visit a passport office.
* Caldwell 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 Caldwell
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 Caldwell or any other city in Idaho 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell
Residents of the following cities that are close to Caldwell can consider using the passport office services in Caldwell for their passport application sealing needs.
Notus Idaho, Nampa Idaho, Meridian Idaho, Homedale Idaho, Eagle Idaho, Kuna Idaho, Parma Idaho, Garden City Idaho, Adrian Oregon, Nyssa Oregon, New Plymouth Idaho, Boise Idaho, Fruitland Idaho, Horseshoe Bend Idaho, Ontario Oregon, Jordan Valley Oregon, Grand View Idaho, Huntington Oregon, Cambridge Idaho, Mesa Idaho
Passport Expediting in Caldwell, Idaho
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Caldwell. 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 Caldwell, Idaho
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Caldwell simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell.
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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell, 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 Caldwell.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7276 - Caldwell - (1.7 mi)Southwest Corner Of Cleveland & 10Th
1012 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell ID 83605
(208) 455-1792
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Caldwell - (2.1 mi)
Corner Of Utstick Rd & Cleveland Blvd
5210 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell ID 83607
(208) 459-4410
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Caldwell Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
5108 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell ID 83607
208-455-1049
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11541 - Caldwell - (2.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 10 Th & Ustick
4110 S 10Th Ave
Caldwell ID 83605
(208) 402-0154
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #734 - Nampa - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
16700 N Market Place Blvd
Nampa ID 83687
(208) 465-3800
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #12483 - Nampa - (4.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Midland & Nampa-Caldwell
932 Caldwell Blvd
Nampa ID 83651
(208) 318-0018
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5648 - Nampa - (6.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 12Th & 7Th
700 12Th Ave S
Nampa ID 83651
(208) 467-1560
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Nampa Supercenter - (7.2 mi)
Photo Center
5875 E Franklin Rd
Nampa ID 83687
208-461-8723
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Nampa - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
1123 12th Avenue Rd
Nampa ID 83686
(208) 468-0800
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10672 - Nampa - (7.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 12Th & Greenhurst
2219 12Th Ave Rd
Nampa ID 83686
(208) 318-0536
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99