Ishpeming, Michigan Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Ishpeming, MI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Ishpeming, Michigan 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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming, there are (440) other passport offices in Michigan 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 Ishpeming, Michigan and Expedited Passport service options for Ishpeming.
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 Ishpeming Michigan
Showing the single passport office in Ishpeming:
 | Ishpeming Post Office |
211 N 2nd St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
Other passport offices near Ishpeming Michigan
Gwinn Post Office - Gwinn - 12.9 MilesMarquette County Clerk of Courts - Marquette - 14.1 Miles
Peter White Public Library - Marquette - 14.4 Miles
Chocolay Township - Marquette - 14.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Ishpeming
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 - 272 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 315.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 431.1 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 619.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 649.8 Miles
Ishpeming, Michigan Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming will need to visit a passport office.
* Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming
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 Ishpeming or any other city in Michigan 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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming
Residents of the following cities that are close to Ishpeming can consider using the passport office services in Ishpeming for their passport application sealing needs.
Ishpeming Michigan, Negaunee Michigan, Harvey Michigan, Kingsford Michigan, Gladstone Michigan, Carney Michigan, Hancock Michigan, Calumet Michigan, Copper Harbor Michigan, Washington Wisconsin, Nashville Wisconsin, Ephraim Wisconsin, Peshtigo Wisconsin, Baileys Harbor Wisconsin, Minocqua Wisconsin, Tomahawk Wisconsin, Northport Michigan
Passport Expediting in Ishpeming, Michigan
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Ishpeming. 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 Ishpeming, Michigan
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Ishpeming simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming.
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 Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming, 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 Ishpeming
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 Ishpeming.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Marquette Supercenter - (12.3 mi)Photo Center
3225 Us Highway 41 W
Marquette MI 49855
906-226-8192
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Marquette - (12.4 mi)
In Front Of Target, Across From Wal-Mart
3224 US Hwy 41 W
Marquette MI 49855
(906) 227-7000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12776 - Marquette - (13.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Mcclellan & Washington
1115 W Washington St
Marquette MI 49855
(906) 226-1046
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Iron Mountain Supercenter - (39.2 mi)
Photo Center
1920 S Stephenson Ave
Iron Mountain MI 49801
906-774-5168
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11953 - Iron Mountain - (39.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 2 (Stephenson) & F Street
300 E F St
Iron Mountain MI 49801
(906) 774-0563
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Escanaba Supercenter - (46.8 mi)
Photo Center
601 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba MI 49829
906-786-2786
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Escanaba - (47.1 mi)
Highways U.S. 2, 41 And M-35
2425 Ludington St
Escanaba MI 49829
(906) 786-9095
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9364 - Escanaba - (47.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 35 & Hwy 2
2301 Ludington St
Escanaba MI 49829
(906) 789-0382
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Houghton Supercenter - (55.8 mi)
Photo Center
995 Razorback Dr
Houghton MI 49931
906-483-0592
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #16254 - Houghton - (56.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Highway 26 & Sharon
1007 Memorial Rd
Houghton MI 49931
(906) 231-8007
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99