Topeka, Kansas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Topeka, KS: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Topeka, Kansas there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Topeka 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 2 passport offices in Topeka, there are (116) other passport offices in Kansas 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Topeka, Kansas and Expedited Passport service options for Topeka.
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 Topeka Kansas
Showing 2 passport offices in Topeka:
North Topeka Station |
220 NW Lyman Rd
Topeka, KS 66608
Topeka Main Office |
424 S Kansas Ave, #1
Topeka, KS 66603
Other passport offices near Topeka Kansas
Perry Post Office - Perry - 13.2 MilesSaint Marys Post Office - St Marys - 20.1 Miles
University of Kansas - Lawrence - 20.8 Miles
Lawrence Main Post Office - Lawrence - 21.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Topeka
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.
Arkansas Passport Center - 301.6 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 380.6 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 404.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 426.4 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 558.5 Miles
Topeka, Kansas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Topeka 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 Topeka 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 Topeka will need to visit a passport office.
* Topeka 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 Topeka
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 Topeka or any other city in Kansas 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 Topeka 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 Topeka
Residents of the following cities that are close to Topeka can consider using the passport office services in Topeka for their passport application sealing needs.
Topeka Kansas, Lecompton Kansas, Scranton Kansas, Burlingame Kansas, Denison Kansas, Eudora Kansas, Baldwin City Kansas, Pomona Kansas, Pomona Kansas, Wamego Kansas, Easton Kansas, Louisville Kansas, De Soto Kansas, Allen Kansas, Reading Kansas, Lancaster Kansas, Saint George Kansas, Horton Kansas, Bonner Springs Kansas, Lansing Kansas
Passport Expediting in Topeka, Kansas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Topeka. 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 Topeka, Kansas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Topeka simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Topeka 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 Topeka 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 are 2 passport offices in Topeka.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Topeka 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 Topeka, 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 Topeka
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 Topeka.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3069 - Topeka - (0.7 mi)10Th & Topeka Boulevard
1001 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka KS 66612
(785) 354-1470
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15601 - Topeka - (1.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Topeka Blvd & Lyman
2101 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka KS 66608
(785) 232-2591
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Topeka Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
2600 Nw Rochester Rd
Topeka KS 66617
785-357-1240
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Topeka - (2.4 mi)
Fleming Place Shopping At 10th & Gage
4021 SW 10th St
Topeka KS 66604
(785) 272-3370
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7778 - Topeka - (2.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Gage Blvd & 10Th St
1001 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka KS 66604
(785) 272-3015
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Topeka Supercenter - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
2630 Se California Avenue
Topeka KS 66605
785-379-2347
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #3772 - Topeka - (2.8 mi)
29Th & California
2901 Se California Ave
Topeka KS 66605
(785) 266-9470
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10244 - Topeka - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
3901 Sw 21st Street
Topeka KS 66604
(785) 273-1106
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4782 - Topeka - (3.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of South Topeka & 37Th
3696 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka KS 66611
(785) 266-4520
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #16314 - Topeka - (3.4 mi)
Northwest Corner
3900 Sw 29Th St
Topeka KS 66614
(785) 271-9981
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99