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Santa Claus, Indiana Passport Office Information


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

Santa Claus Post Office
45 N Kringle Pl
Santa Claus IN, 47579

In Santa Claus, 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 Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus, 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 Santa Claus, Indiana and Expedited Passport service options for Santa Claus.

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 Santa Claus Indiana

Showing the single passport office in Santa Claus:

Santa Claus Post Office

45 N Kringle Pl
Santa Claus, IN 47579

 

Other passport offices near Santa Claus Indiana

Lewisport Post Office - Lewisport - 9.1 Miles
Tell City Post Office - Tell City - 10.2 Miles
Jasper Post Office - Jasper - 18.4 Miles
Daviess County Clerks Office - Owensboro - 21.5 Miles
Owensboro Post Office - Owensboro - 22.7 Miles
Newburgh Post Office - Newburgh - 25.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Santa Claus

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 - 230 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 286.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 309.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 370 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 464.8 Miles



Santa Claus, Indiana Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus will need to visit a passport office.
* Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus

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 Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus 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 Santa Claus

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

Santa Claus Indiana, Troy Indiana, Lewisport Kentucky, Holland Indiana, Cannelton Indiana, Huntingburg Indiana, Ireland Indiana, Chandler Indiana, Newburgh Indiana, Leavenworth Indiana, French Lick Indiana, West Baden Springs Indiana, Montgomery Indiana, Livermore Kentucky, Fredericksburg Indiana, Livonia Indiana, Elizabeth Indiana, Sacramento Kentucky, Plainville Indiana, West Point Kentucky

Passport Expediting in Santa Claus, Indiana

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

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

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

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 Santa Claus, 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 Santa Claus?

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 Santa Claus

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 Santa Claus.

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

CVS #6871 - Ferdinand - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
20 Industrial Park Drive
Ferdinand IN 47532
(812) 367-2030
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6260 - Tell City - (10.4 mi)
Photo Center
225 12th Street
Tell City IN 47586
(812) 547-4201
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Tell City Supercenter - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
730 Us Highway 66 E
Tell City IN 47586
812-547-3290
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6881 - Huntingburg - (13.1 mi)
Photo Center
610 North Main Street
Huntingburg IN 47542
(812) 683-3309
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6878 - Jasper - (18.4 mi)
Photo Center
617 West 6th Street
Jasper IN 47546
(812) 482-3300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6263 - Boonville - (18.8 mi)
Photo Center
905 West Main Street
Boonville IN 47601
(812) 897-8828
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Boonville Supercenter - (19.8 mi)
Photo Center
1115 American Way
Boonville IN 47601
812-897-2955
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #10340 - Jasper - (20.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Newton & 36Th
3606 N Newton St
Jasper IN 47546
(812) 481-1513
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Jasper Supercenter - (20.5 mi)
Photo Center
4040 N Newton St
Jasper IN 47546
812-481-2483
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Owensboro Supercenter - (21.3 mi)
Photo Center
3151 Leitchfield Rd
Owensboro KY 42303
270-683-7975
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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