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Salem, Indiana Passport Office Information


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

Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court
99 Public Sq
Salem IN, 47167

In Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem, 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 Salem, Indiana and Expedited Passport service options for Salem.

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 Salem Indiana

Showing the single passport office in Salem:

Washington County Clerk of Circuit Court

99 Public Sq
Salem, IN 47167

 

Other passport offices near Salem Indiana

Scottsburg Post Office - Scottsburg - 13.6 Miles
Brownstown Post Office - Brownstown - 16.3 Miles
Jackson County Clerk - Brownstown - 16.4 Miles
Sellersburg Post Office - Sellersburg - 18.5 Miles
Paoli Post Office - Paoli - 20.1 Miles
Charlestown Post Office - Charlestown - 20.4 Miles
Jackson Superior Clerk's Office - Seymour - 21.5 Miles
New Albany Post Office - New Albany - 21.8 Miles
Harrison County Clerk's Office - Corydon - 23.9 Miles
4th St Postal Store - Louisville - 25.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Salem

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 - 209.3 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 261.9 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 301.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 415 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 420.4 Miles



Salem, Indiana Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem

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

Livonia Indiana, Fredericksburg Indiana, Greenville Indiana, Austin Indiana, Memphis Indiana, Charlestown Indiana, Seymour Indiana, Clarksville Indiana, Oak Park Indiana, Goshen Kentucky, Glenview Kentucky, West Baden Springs Indiana, French Lick Indiana, Spring Valley Kentucky, Hanover Indiana, Bancroft Kentucky, Leavenworth Indiana, Plantation Kentucky, Briarwood Kentucky, Kingsley Kentucky

Passport Expediting in Salem, Indiana

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

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

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

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 Salem, 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 Salem?

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 Salem

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 Salem.

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

Walmart Salem Supercenter - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1309 E Hackberry Street
Salem IN 47167
812-883-8755
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6722 - Salem - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
103 East Hackberry Street
Salem IN 47167
(812) 883-6929
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Scottsburg Supercenter - (12.7 mi)
Photo Center
1618 W Mcclain Ave
Scottsburg IN 47170
812-752-4482
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6780 - Scottsburg - (13.4 mi)
Photo Center
815 West Mcclain Avenue
Scottsburg IN 47170
(812) 752-4448
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6696 - Brownstown - (16.2 mi)
Photo Center
102 East Commerce
Brownstown IN 47220
(812) 358-3671
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9710 - Floyds Knobs - (18.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lawrence Banet & Hwy 150
200 Lafollette Sta S
Floyds Knobs IN 47119
(812) 923-0412
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Floyds Knobs - (18.9 mi)
Hwy 150 @ Lafollette Station Next To Walgreens (Exit 119 Off I-64)
300 Lafollette Sta S
Floyds Knobs IN 47119
(812) 923-7447
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #7926 - New Albany - (19.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 311 & County Line Rd
5190 Charlestown Rd
New Albany IN 47150
(812) 944-3752
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3962 - Sellersburg - (19.1 mi)
Photo Center
6710 Highway 311
Sellersburg IN 47172
(812) 246-2241
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - New Albany - (19.2 mi)
Matthews Center - Opposite Of Northside Christian Church since 2005.
4510 Charlestown Rd
New Albany IN 47150
(812) 944-4100
Price: Cost varies by location


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