Rockford, Iowa Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Rockford, IA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Rockford, 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 Rockford 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, Iowa and Expedited Passport service options for Rockford.
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 Rockford Iowa
Showing the single passport office in Rockford:
Rockford Post Office |
104 W Main Ave
Rockford, IA 50468
Other passport offices near Rockford Iowa
Mason City Post Office - Mason City - 11.7 MilesFloyd County Auditor Office - Charles City - 12.4 Miles
Butler County Recorder's Office - Allison - 19.7 Miles
Franklin County Recorder's Office - Hampton - 21.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Rockford
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 - 246.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 439.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 515.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 571.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 618.1 Miles
Rockford, Iowa Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford will need to visit a passport office.
* Rockford 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 Rockford
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 Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Rockford can consider using the passport office services in Rockford for their passport application sealing needs.
Plymouth Iowa, Clear Lake Iowa, Thornton Iowa, Nashua Iowa, Geneva Iowa, Parkersburg Iowa, Ackley Iowa, Lake Mills Iowa, Janesville Iowa, Dows Iowa, Fredericksburg Iowa, Iowa Falls Iowa, Galt Iowa, Denver Iowa, Chester Iowa, Hayward Minnesota, Cedar Falls Iowa, Holland Iowa, Lansing Minnesota, Grand Meadow Minnesota
Passport Expediting in Rockford, Iowa
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Rockford. 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 Rockford, Iowa
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Rockford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford.
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 Rockford 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford
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 Rockford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5941 - Mason City - (12.4 mi)Southeast Corner Of Pierce & Rt 18
1251 4Th St Sw
Mason City IA 50401
(641) 423-2035
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Mason City Supercenter - (14 mi)
Photo Center
4151 4th St Sw
Mason City IA 50401
641-423-8430
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12148 - Waverly - (29.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 4Th & Bremer
320 W Bremer Ave
Waverly IA 50677
(319) 596-1085
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Waverly Supercenter - (30.3 mi)
Photo Center
2700 4th St Sw
Waverly IA 50677
319-352-6542
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Iowa Falls Store - (35.9 mi)
Photo Center
840 S Oak St
Iowa Falls IA 50126
866-733-2693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9094 - Austin - (36.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 14Th & Oakland
1420 W Oakland Ave
Austin MN 55912
(507) 396-0197
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Austin Supercenter - (37.6 mi)
Photo Center
1000 18th Ave Nw
Austin MN 55912
507-434-8175
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10557 - Cedar Falls - (37.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Eagle Ridge & U S 57
2509 White Tail Dr
Cedar Falls IA 50613
(319) 553-0206
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8538 - Cedar Falls - (38 mi)
Photo Center
2302 West First Street
Cedar Falls IA 50613
(319) 277-5181
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10640 - Albert Lea - (39.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Katherine & Main
703 E Main St
Albert Lea MN 56007
(507) 369-0260
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99