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Anderson, Indiana Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Anderson, IN: Passport Offices & Application Process

Anderson Post Office
1505 Raible Ave
Anderson IN, 46011

In Anderson, Indiana 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 Anderson 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 Anderson, there are (165) other passport offices in Indiana 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 Anderson, Indiana and Expedited Passport service options for Anderson.

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 Anderson Indiana

Showing the single passport office in Anderson:

Anderson Post Office

1505 Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011

 

Other passport offices near Anderson Indiana

Elwood Post Office - Elwood - 9.4 Miles
Noblesville - Noblesville - 12.2 Miles
Tipton County Clerk of Circuit Court - Tipton - 15.5 Miles
Tipton Post Office - Tipton - 15.5 Miles
Fishers Post Office - Fishers - 15.7 Miles
Muncie Main Post Office - Muncie - 17.3 Miles
Oaklandon Branch - Indianapolis - 17.6 Miles
Castleton Branch - Indianapolis - 18.3 Miles
Westfield - Westfield - 18.6 Miles
Carmel Post Office - Carmel - 19.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Anderson

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.

Chicago Passport Agency - 134.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 179.9 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 351 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 388 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 410.2 Miles



Anderson, Indiana Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Anderson or any other city in Indiana 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 Anderson 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 Anderson

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

Pendleton Indiana, Alexandria Indiana, Cicero Indiana, Arcadia Indiana, Atlanta Indiana, Fishers Indiana, Shirley Indiana, Westfield Indiana, Carmel Indiana, Nevada Indiana, Greensboro Indiana, Lawrence Indiana, Jonesboro Indiana, Gas City Indiana, Selma Indiana, Cumberland Indiana, Upland Indiana, Zionsville Indiana, Albany Indiana, Indianapolis Indiana

Passport Expediting in Anderson, Indiana

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

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

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 Anderson.
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 Anderson 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 Anderson?

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 Anderson, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Chicago Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 134.6 miles from Anderson, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Anderson?

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 Anderson

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 Anderson.

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

CVS #6638 - Anderson - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
2419 West Nichol Avenue
Anderson IN 46016
(765) 643-4313
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6651 - Anderson - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
2003 North Broadway
Anderson IN 46012
(765) 643-1515
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6640 - Anderson - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
265 South Scatterfield Road
Anderson IN 46012
(765) 643-3400
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6656 - Anderson - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
3824 Main Street
Anderson IN 46013
(765) 640-4398
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7788 - Anderson - (5.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Scatterfield & 3Rd
320 S Scatterfield Rd
Anderson IN 46012
(765) 609-3780
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6761 - Anderson - (6.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Scatterfield & 38Th
3736 S Scatterfield Rd
Anderson IN 46013
(765) 649-1366
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Anderson - (6.4 mi)
Next To Hobby Lobby
4326 Scatterfield Road
Anderson IN 46013
(765) 644-1981
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Anderson Supercenter - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
2321 Charles St
Anderson IN 46013
765-642-5379
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6658 - Pendleton - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
620 East State Street
Pendleton IN 46064
(765) 778-4884
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6618 - Alexandria - (9 mi)
Photo Center
105 North Park Avenue
Alexandria IN 46001
(765) 724-2210
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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