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Challis, Idaho Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Challis, ID: Passport Offices & Application Process

Custer County Clerk
801 Main St
Challis ID, 83226

In Challis, 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 Challis 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 Challis, 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 Challis, Idaho and Expedited Passport service options for Challis.

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 Challis Idaho

Showing the single passport office in Challis:

Custer County Clerk

801 Main St
Challis, ID 83226

 

Other passport offices near Challis Idaho

USPO - Ketchum - Ketchum - 41.7 Miles
Blaine County Clerk - Hailey - 50 Miles
USPO - Hailey - Hailey - 50.4 Miles
Butte County Clerk of the District Court - Arco - 51.1 Miles
USPO - Salmon - Salmon - 51.4 Miles
Lemhi County Court - Salmon - 51.5 Miles
Camas County Clerk - Fairfield - 67.9 Miles
Clark County Auditor's Office - Dubois - 76.6 Miles
Clerk of the District Court, Beaverhead County - Dillon - 79 Miles
Boise County Auditor & Recorder - Idaho City - 84.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Challis

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 - 398.9 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 494.6 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 545.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 649.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 711.3 Miles



Challis, Idaho Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Challis 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 Challis 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 Challis

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

Sun Valley Idaho, Stanley Idaho, Ketchum Idaho, Moore Idaho, Bellevue Idaho, Atlanta Idaho, Carey Idaho, Lima Montana, Jackson Montana, Atomic City Idaho, Bliss Idaho, Springfield Idaho, Aberdeen Idaho, Glenns Ferry Idaho, Chubbuck Idaho

Passport Expediting in Challis, Idaho

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Challis. 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 Challis, Idaho

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

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

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 Challis, 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 Challis?

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 Challis

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 Challis.

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

UPS Store - Ketchum - (41.5 mi)
At Sun Valley Rd & East Ave Next To The Elephant's Perch
220 East Ave
Ketchum ID 83340
(208) 726-6896
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - McCall - (95.9 mi)
In The Ridley Marketplace At The Corner Of Hwy 55 & Deinhard Ln
411 Deinhard Ln
McCall ID 83638
(208) 634-4048
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #15973 - Idaho Falls - (97.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Skyline & Broadway (Us 20)
1604 W Broadway St
Idaho Falls ID 83402
(208) 522-4655
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Idaho Falls Supercenter - (97.8 mi)
Photo Center
500 S Utah Ave
Idaho Falls ID 83402
208-528-8682
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Blackfoot Supercenter - (98 mi)
Photo Center
565 Jensen Grove Dr
Blackfoot ID 83221
208-785-3665
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #13672 - Blackfoot - (98.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Meridian & Bridge
960 W Bridge St
Blackfoot ID 83221
(208) 785-8000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11622 - Idaho Falls - (99.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Woodruff & 1 St
1725 1St St
Idaho Falls ID 83401
(208) 419-4684
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1379 - Idaho Falls - (99.8 mi)
Photo Center
2495 E. Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls ID 83401
(986) 497-3149
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walmart Rexburg Supercenter - (99.9 mi)
Photo Center
1450 North 2nd East
Rexburg ID 83440
208-359-1969
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9918 - Rexburg - (100.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 2Nd East St & Main St
164 E Main St
Rexburg ID 83440
(208) 227-5076
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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