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Independence, Kentucky Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Independence, KY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Independence Post Office
5106 Madison Pike
Independence KY, 41051

City of Independence
5409 Madison Pike
Independence KY, 41051

In Independence, Kentucky 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 Independence 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 Independence, there are (104) other passport offices in Kentucky 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 Independence, Kentucky and Expedited Passport service options for Independence.

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 Independence Kentucky

Showing 2 passport offices in Independence:

Independence Post Office

5106 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051

City of Independence

5409 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051


Other passport offices near Independence Kentucky

Walton Post Office - Walton - 5.2 Miles
City of Taylor Mill, KY - Taylor Mill - 5.6 Miles
Florence Post Office - Florence - 6 Miles
City of Erlanger, KY - Erlanger - 6.5 Miles
City of Fort Mitchell - Fort Mitchell - 6.8 Miles
Alexandria Post Office - Alexandria - 7.2 Miles
City of Fort Wright - Fort Wright - 7.4 Miles
City Of Villa Hills - Villa Hills - 7.9 Miles
Covington Post Office - Covington - 9.4 Miles
Newport Clerk Office - Newport - 9.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Independence

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.

Detroit Passport Agency - 215 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 226.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 310.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 349.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 349.9 Miles



Independence, Kentucky Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence will need to visit a passport office.
* Independence 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Independence

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 Independence or any other city in Kentucky 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 Independence 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 Independence

Residents of the following cities that are close to Independence can consider using the passport office services in Independence for their passport application sealing needs.

Independence Kentucky, Florence Kentucky, Erlanger Kentucky, Union Kentucky, Alexandria Kentucky, Covington Kentucky, Ludlow Kentucky, Melbourne Kentucky, Dayton Kentucky, Norwood Ohio, Newtown Ohio, Moscow Ohio, Mount Carmel Ohio, Petersburg Kentucky, Deer Park Ohio, Reading Ohio, Lockland Ohio, Wyoming Ohio, Aurora Indiana, Milford Ohio

Passport Expediting in Independence, Kentucky

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Independence. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Independence, Kentucky

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Independence simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Independence contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Independence?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Independence 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 Independence.
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 Independence to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Independence?

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 Independence, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Independence?

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 Independence

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 Independence.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #10315 - Independence - (0.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Centennial Blvd & Madison Pike (Sr 17)
2005 Centennial Blvd
Independence KY 41051
(859) 363-3605
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5759 - Erlanger - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
3950 Turkeyfoot Road
Erlanger KY 41018
(859) 647-6211
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6120 - Florence - (5.9 mi)
Photo Center
6801 Dixie Highway
Florence KY 41042
(859) 282-6506
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9162 - Florence - (5.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Goodridge St & Dixie Highway
6617 Dixie Hwy
Florence KY 41042
(859) 342-7764
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5548 - Erlanger - (6.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Dixie Highway & Kenton Lands Road
3104 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger KY 41018
(859) 426-0342
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6116 - Erlanger - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
3516 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger KY 41018
(859) 331-6878
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1197 - Florence - (6.2 mi)
Photo Center
800 Heights Blvd
Florence KY 41042
(859) 568-7000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
UPS Store - Florence - (6.2 mi)
Located At Weaver Rd And Us 42 Behind Burger King
8459 US 42
Florence KY 41042
(859) 746-1182
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5763 - Florence - (6.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Mall Road & Route 42
8193 Mall Rd
Florence KY 41042
(859) 525-6230
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7648 - Florence - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
8559 Us 42
Florence KY 41042
(859) 283-5362
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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