Sigourney, Iowa Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sigourney, IA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sigourney, 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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney, 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 Sigourney, Iowa and Expedited Passport service options for Sigourney.
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 Sigourney Iowa
Showing the single passport office in Sigourney:
 | Sigourney Post Office |
115 W Washington St
Sigourney, IA 52591
Other passport offices near Sigourney Iowa
Oskaloosa Post Office - Oskaloosa - 21 MilesOttumwa Post Office - Ottumwa - 21.3 Miles
Poweshiek County Auditor Office - Montezuma - 21.7 Miles
Jefferson County Recorder/ Registrar - Fairfield - 21.7 Miles
Washington County Recorder's Office - Washington - 22.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sigourney
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 - 206.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 412.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 413.7 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 558.5 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 585.6 Miles
Sigourney, Iowa Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sigourney 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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney will need to visit a passport office.
* Sigourney 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 Sigourney
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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sigourney can consider using the passport office services in Sigourney for their passport application sealing needs.
Indianapolis Iowa, Richland Iowa, Fremont Iowa, Brighton Iowa, Batavia Iowa, Eddyville Iowa, Eldon Iowa, Brooklyn Iowa, Riverside Iowa, Birmingham Iowa, Oxford Iowa, Pella Iowa, Harvey Iowa, Hamilton Iowa, Coralville Iowa, Belle Plaine Iowa, Grinnell Iowa, North Liberty Iowa, Hillsboro Iowa, Salem Iowa
Passport Expediting in Sigourney, Iowa
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sigourney. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Sigourney, Iowa
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sigourney simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sigourney 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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney.
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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney, 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.
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 Sigourney.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Fairfield Supercenter - (21.2 mi)Photo Center
2701 W Burlington Ave
Fairfield IA 52556
641-472-1006
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #1301 - Ottumwa - (21.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 63 & 4Th
327 W 4Th St
Ottumwa IA 52501
(641) 226-5077
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Oskaloosa Supercenter - (22.1 mi)
Photo Center
2203 Avenue A West
Oskaloosa IA 52577
641-673-9186
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Ottumwa Supercenter - (22.8 mi)
Photo Center
1940 Venture Dr
Ottumwa IA 52501
641-683-1417
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Washington Supercenter - (23.5 mi)
Photo Center
2485 Highway 92
Washington IA 52353
319-653-2099
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #1111 - Coralville - (33.6 mi)
Photo Center
2900 Heartland Dr
Coralville IA 52241
(319) 545-3200
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Coralville - (33.7 mi)
Photo Center
941 25th Ave
Coralville IA 52241
(319) 354-0024
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Coralville Supercenter - (33.7 mi)
Photo Center
2801 Commerce Dr
Coralville IA 52241
319-545-6418
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10985 - Coralville - (34 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 965 & Holiday
2751 Heartland Dr
Coralville IA 52241
(319) 545-4600
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Grinnell Supercenter - (34 mi)
Photo Center
415 Industrial Ave
Grinnell IA 50112
641-236-4610
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44