Gooding, Idaho Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Gooding, ID: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Gooding, 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 Gooding 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 Gooding, 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 Gooding, Idaho and Expedited Passport service options for Gooding.
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 Gooding Idaho
Showing the single passport office in Gooding:
 | Gooding County Clerk |
624 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
Other passport offices near Gooding Idaho
Lincoln County Clerk - Shoshone - 13 MilesJerome County Recorder - Jerome - 14.6 Miles
USPO - Twin Falls (Main Office) - Twin Falls - 24.5 Miles
Twin Falls County Recorder - Twin Falls - 24.5 Miles
Camas County Clerk - Fairfield - 25.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Gooding
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 - 426.6 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 467.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 485.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 560.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 623 Miles
Gooding, Idaho Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Gooding 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 Gooding 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 Gooding will need to visit a passport office.
* Gooding 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 Gooding
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 Gooding 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 Gooding 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 Gooding
Residents of the following cities that are close to Gooding can consider using the passport office services in Gooding for their passport application sealing needs.
Bliss Idaho, Hagerman Idaho, Buhl Idaho, Filer Idaho, Glenns Ferry Idaho, Eden Idaho, Hazelton Idaho, Bellevue Idaho, Carey Idaho, Heyburn Idaho, Ketchum Idaho, Sun Valley Idaho, Acequia Idaho, Atlanta Idaho, Jackpot Nevada, Albion Idaho, Grand View Idaho, Malta Idaho, Moore Idaho, Boise Idaho
Passport Expediting in Gooding, Idaho
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Gooding. 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 Gooding, Idaho
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Gooding simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Gooding 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 Gooding 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 Gooding.
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 Gooding 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 Gooding, 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 Gooding.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Jerome Supercenter - (16.3 mi)Photo Center
2680 S Lincoln Ave
Jerome ID 83338
208-324-4949
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Twin Falls Supercenter - (22.4 mi)
Photo Center
252 Cheney Dr W
Twin Falls ID 83301
208-734-2600
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12286 - Twin Falls - (22.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Washington & Poleline
1732 Washington St N
Twin Falls ID 83301
(208) 733-1166
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #145 - Twin Falls - (22.7 mi)
Photo Center
731 Pole Line Rd
Twin Falls ID 83301
(208) 736-1550
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #7277 - Twin Falls - (24.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Blue Lakes & Heyburn
306 Blue Lakes Blvd N
Twin Falls ID 83301
(208) 734-4053
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Twin Falls - (24.3 mi)
Twin Falls The Ups Store Located At 5 Points, Blue Lakes Blvd N & Addison Ave E
148 Blue Lakes Blvd N
Twin Falls ID 83301
(208) 736-3800
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Mountain Home Supercenter - (44.1 mi)
Photo Center
2745 American Legion Blvd
Mountain Home ID 83647
208-587-0963
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Mountain Home - (45.3 mi)
Located In Stardust Plaza By Albertsons
280 E 5th N
Mountain Home ID 83647
(208) 580-2209
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Burley Supercenter - (45.9 mi)
Photo Center
385 N Overland Ave
Burley ID 83318
208-678-0969
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Burley - (46.6 mi)
At East Main And Normal
322 E Main Street
Burley ID 83318
(208) 678-0127
Price: Cost varies by location