Lawton, Iowa Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Lawton, IA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Lawton, 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 Lawton 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 Lawton, 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 Lawton, Iowa and Expedited Passport service options for Lawton.
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 Lawton Iowa
Showing the single passport office in Lawton:
 | Lawton Main Office |
314 Cedar St
Lawton, IA 51030
Other passport offices near Lawton Iowa
Sioux City Post Office - Sioux City - 8.7 MilesDakota County District Court - Dakota City - 11.2 Miles
USPO - North Sioux City - North Sioux City - 12.8 Miles
Plymouth County Recorder's Office - Le Mars - 16.4 Miles
Dixon County District Court - Ponca - 22.2 Miles
Union County Clerk of Court - Elk Point - 23.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Lawton
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 - 383.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 426 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 504.3 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 582.4 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 585.1 Miles
Lawton, Iowa Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Lawton 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 Lawton 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 Lawton will need to visit a passport office.
* Lawton 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 Lawton
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 Lawton 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 Lawton 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 Lawton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Lawton can consider using the passport office services in Lawton for their passport application sealing needs.
Lawton Iowa, South Sioux City Nebraska, North Sioux City South Dakota, Jefferson South Dakota, Jackson Nebraska, Waterbury Nebraska, Akron Iowa, Allen Nebraska, Decatur Nebraska, Hawarden Iowa, Sioux Center Iowa, Concord Nebraska, Hudson South Dakota, Arthur Iowa, Hull Iowa, Beresford South Dakota, Sheldon Iowa, Oakland Nebraska, Randolph Nebraska, Lake View Iowa
Passport Expediting in Lawton, Iowa
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lawton. 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 Lawton, Iowa
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lawton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lawton 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 Lawton 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 Lawton.
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 Lawton 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 Lawton, 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 Lawton
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 Lawton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5470 - Sioux City - (6.8 mi)Southwest Corner Of Lakeport & Morningside
4650 Morningside Ave
Sioux City IA 51106
(712) 276-7744
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Sioux City Supercenter - (7.3 mi)
Photo Center
3101 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City IA 51108
712-239-8919
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Sioux City - (7.4 mi)
Lakeport Center Shopping Center Between Olive Garden And Old Chicago
5006 Sergeant Rd
Sioux City IA 51106
(712) 255-8150
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Sioux City Supercenter - (8.6 mi)
Photo Center
3400 Singing Hills Blvd
Sioux City IA 51106
712-252-5492
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #910 - Sioux City - (8.8 mi)
1St & Pierce
100 Pierce St
Sioux City IA 51101
(712) 252-4669
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15647 - Sioux City - (9.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hamilton & 19Th
1900 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City IA 51104
(712) 252-6993
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10502 - South Sioux City - (10 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 77 & W 21St St
1030 W 21St St
South Sioux City NE 68776
(402) 494-8827
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart South Sioux City Supercenter - (10.1 mi)
Photo Center
1601 Cornhusker Dr
South Sioux City NE 68776
402-494-0419
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Le Mars Supercenter - (15.7 mi)
Photo Center
1111 Holton Dr
Le Mars IA 51031
712-546-5358
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Sioux Center Supercenter - (32.4 mi)
Photo Center
255 - 16th St Sw
Sioux Center IA 51250
712-722-4204
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44