Indianapolis, Indiana Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Indianapolis, IN: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Indianapolis, Indiana there are (9) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Indianapolis 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 9 passport offices in Indianapolis, there are (149) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Indianapolis, Indiana and Expedited Passport service options for Indianapolis.
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 Indianapolis Indiana
Showing 9 passport offices in Indianapolis:
 | Southport Branch |
1701 E Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
| Oaklandon Branch |
12125 E 65th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
| Park Fletcher Post Office |
2760 Fortune Cir E
Indianapolis, IN 46241
| Nora Branch |
1300 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
| East Gate Station |
740 N Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
| Indianapolis Post Office |
125 W South St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
| Eagle Creek Post Office |
6401 Gateway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46254
| Castleton Branch |
8710 Bash St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
| Bacon Station |
2727 E 55th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Other passport offices near Indianapolis Indiana
Carmel Post Office - Carmel - 5.6 MilesFishers Post Office - Fishers - 6.8 Miles
Zionsville - Zionsville - 9.4 Miles
Westfield - Westfield - 10.6 Miles
Noblesville - Noblesville - 11.4 Miles
Brownsburg Post Office - Brownsburg - 12.8 Miles
Greenwood Main Post Office - Greenwood - 15.7 Miles
Greenfield IN Post Office - Greenfield - 16.3 Miles
Mooresville Post Office - Mooresville - 19.6 Miles
Lebanon Post Office - Lebanon - 19.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Indianapolis
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 - 139 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 202.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 372.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 375.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 424.2 Miles
Indianapolis, Indiana Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis will need to visit a passport office.
* Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
Residents of the following cities that are close to Indianapolis can consider using the passport office services in Indianapolis for their passport application sealing needs.
Lawrence Indiana, Indianapolis Indiana, Carmel Indiana, Fishers Indiana, Speedway Indiana, Zionsville Indiana, Beech Grove Indiana, Cumberland Indiana, Westfield Indiana, Greenwood Indiana, Cicero Indiana, Plainfield Indiana, Pendleton Indiana, Arcadia Indiana, New Brunswick Indiana, Atlanta Indiana, Brooklyn Indiana, Monrovia Indiana, Shirley Indiana, Arlington Indiana
Passport Expediting in Indianapolis, Indiana
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis, Indiana
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Indianapolis simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Indianapolis 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, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 9 passport offices in Indianapolis.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, 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 139 miles from Indianapolis, 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.
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 Indianapolis.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #6778 - Indianapolis - (0.6 mi)Southeast Corner Of Keystone & 62Nd
6191 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis IN 46220
(317) 257-6746
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8684 - Indianapolis - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
6509 North Keystone Avenue
Indianapolis IN 46220
(317) 253-7063
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6603 - Indianapolis - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
5005 East 56th Street
Indianapolis IN 46226
(317) 254-8921
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Indianapolis Supercenter - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
7325 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis IN 46240
317-202-9737
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #2931 - Indianapolis - (1.4 mi)
52Nd & Keystone
5199 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis IN 46205
(317) 257-4845
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Broad Ripple Ave - (1.5 mi)
Located In The Heart Of Broad Ripple Village Behind Einstein Bagels
1075 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis IN 46220
(317) 466-9616
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #6573 - Indianapolis - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
2330 East 46th Street
Indianapolis IN 46205
(317) 253-1636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6569 - Indianapolis - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
6290 North College Avenue
Indianapolis IN 46220
(317) 251-4145
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6611 - Indianapolis - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
5925 East 71st Street
Indianapolis IN 46220
(317) 845-9072
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2797 - Indianapolis - (2.5 mi)
38Th & Sherman
3734 E 38Th St
Indianapolis IN 46218
(317) 545-6167
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99