Aitkin, Minnesota Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Aitkin, MN: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Aitkin, Minnesota 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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin, there are (166) other passport offices in Minnesota 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 Aitkin, Minnesota and Expedited Passport service options for Aitkin.
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 Aitkin Minnesota
Showing the single passport office in Aitkin:
Aitkin County Treasurer |
209 2nd St NW, #203
Aitkin, MN 56431
Other passport offices near Aitkin Minnesota
USPO - Sturgeon Lake - Sturgeon Lake - 24.7 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Aitkin
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 - 374.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 512.5 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 641.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 659.8 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 720.1 Miles
Aitkin, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Aitkin 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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin will need to visit a passport office.
* Aitkin 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 Aitkin
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 Aitkin or any other city in Minnesota 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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin
Residents of the following cities that are close to Aitkin can consider using the passport office services in Aitkin for their passport application sealing needs.
Crosby Minnesota, Isle Minnesota, Riverton Minnesota, Wright Minnesota, Moose Lake Minnesota, Nisswa Minnesota, Baxter Minnesota, Sandstone Minnesota, Brook Park Minnesota, Hinckley Minnesota, Floodwood Minnesota, Pierz Minnesota, Longville Minnesota, Brookston Minnesota, Cloquet Minnesota, Braham Minnesota, Coleraine Minnesota, Hackensack Minnesota, Royalton Minnesota, Rice Minnesota
Passport Expediting in Aitkin, Minnesota
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Aitkin. 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 Aitkin, Minnesota
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Aitkin simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Aitkin 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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin.
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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin, 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 Aitkin
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 Aitkin.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10397 - Aitkin - (8.5 mi)Photo Center
25 Second St Ne
Aitkin MN 56431
(218) 927-3754
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5635 - Brainerd - (29.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 4Th St & Washington
340 W Washington St
Brainerd MN 56401
(218) 825-0027
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Brainerd - (29.6 mi)
Between Wells Fargo & Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop In The Strip Mall
406 W Washington St
Brainerd MN 56401
(218) 828-3030
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #1122 - Baxter - (30.9 mi)
Photo Center
13650 Elder Dr
Baxter MN 56425
(218) 855-5740
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walmart Baxter Supercenter - (31.2 mi)
Photo Center
7295 Glory Rd
Baxter MN 56425
218-829-3635
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Grand Rapids Supercenter - (43.8 mi)
Photo Center
100 Se 29th St
Grand Rapids MN 55744
218-326-1084
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #13163 - Grand Rapids - (44.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 169 & 10Th
18 Se 10Th St
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 326-0069
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Little Falls Supercenter - (45 mi)
Photo Center
15091 18th St Ne
Little Falls MN 56345
320-632-5509
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Pine City Supercenter - (45.3 mi)
Photo Center
950 11th St Sw
Pine City MN 55063
320-629-7398
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11374 - Little Falls - (45.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 11Th St & 1St Ave
1023 1St Ave Ne
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-1639
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99