Indianola, Iowa Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Indianola, IA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Indianola, Iowa 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 Indianola 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 Indianola, there are (105) other passport offices in Iowa 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 Indianola, Iowa and Expedited Passport service options for Indianola.
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 Indianola Iowa
Showing the single passport office in Indianola:
 | Warren County Recorder |
301 N Buxton St
Indianola, IA 50125
Other passport offices near Indianola Iowa
Norwalk Post Office - Norwalk - 10.1 MilesPolk County, IA, Recorder's Office - Des Moines - 15.4 Miles
Capitol Square Station - Des Moines - 15.5 Miles
Des Moines Post Office - Des Moines - 16.2 Miles
Ash Creek Station, Des Moines, IA - Urbandale - 19.3 Miles
Altoona Post Office - Altoona - 19.5 Miles
Madison County Auditor - Winterset - 19.6 Miles
Clarke County Recorder's Office - Osceola - 19.7 Miles
Marion County Recorder's Office - Knoxville - 21.5 Miles
Lucas County Auditor - Chariton - 22.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Indianola
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 - 268.8 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 412.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 474.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 523 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 535.7 Miles
Indianola, Iowa Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola will need to visit a passport office.
* Indianola 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 Indianola
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 Indianola or any other city in Iowa 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 Indianola 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 Indianola
Residents of the following cities that are close to Indianola can consider using the passport office services in Indianola for their passport application sealing needs.
Spring Hill Iowa, Saint Charles Iowa, Hartford Iowa, West Des Moines Iowa, Des Moines Iowa, Urbandale Iowa, Altoona Iowa, Waukee Iowa, Mitchellville Iowa, Grimes Iowa, Ankeny Iowa, Murray Iowa, Monroe Iowa, Earlham Iowa, Polk City Iowa, Elkhart Iowa, Alleman Iowa, Harvey Iowa, Pella Iowa, Hamilton Iowa
Passport Expediting in Indianola, Iowa
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Indianola. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Indianola, Iowa
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Indianola simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola.
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 Indianola 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 Indianola, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Indianola
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 Indianola.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5943 - Indianola - (2.5 mi)Northeast Corner Of Hwy 65 & Iowa
1000 N Jefferson Way
Indianola IA 50125
(515) 961-4867
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Indianola - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
1214 N Jefferson Way
Indianola IA 50125
(515) 961-1945
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Indianola Supercenter - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1500 N Jefferson Way
Indianola IA 50125
515-962-1330
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7968 - Des Moines - (11.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of S E 14Th & Cummins
6200 Se 14Th St
Des Moines IA 50320
(515) 309-5468
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Des Moines Supercenter - (12.3 mi)
Photo Center
5101 Se 14th St
Des Moines IA 50320
515-287-7725
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4714 - Des Moines - (13 mi)
Northeast Corner Fleur & East Mckinley
4555 Fleur Dr
Des Moines IA 50321
(515) 287-5575
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wakonda Shopping Center - (13.2 mi)
Located in the Wakonda Shopping Center, 2 Miles North Of Des Moines Airport, Next to FAREWAY, Behind McDonald's
4225 Fleur Dr
Des Moines IA 50321
(515) 285-0113
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5721 - Des Moines - (13.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of S E 14Th & Park
3140 Se 14Th St
Des Moines IA 50320
(515) 282-5295
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10162 - Des Moines - (13.5 mi)
Photo Center
3151 Se 14th. Street
Des Moines IA 50320
(515) 288-1316
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3252 - Des Moines - (15.4 mi)
Walnut & 7Th
606 Walnut St
Des Moines IA 50309
(515) 283-2591
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99