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Alexandria, Minnesota Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Alexandria, MN: Passport Offices & Application Process

USPO - Alexandria
519 Elm St
Alexandria MN, 56308

Douglas County Recorder
305 8th Ave W
Alexandria MN, 56308

In Alexandria, Minnesota 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria, there are (164) 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 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 Alexandria, Minnesota and Expedited Passport service options for Alexandria.

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 Alexandria Minnesota

Showing 2 passport offices in Alexandria:

USPO - Alexandria

519 Elm St
Alexandria, MN 56308

Douglas County Recorder

305 8th Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308


Other passport offices near Alexandria Minnesota

Pope County Auditor-Treasurer - Glenwood - 12.6 Miles
Grant County Recorder - Elbow Lake - 24 Miles
Todd County Auditor-Treasurer - Long Prairie - 24.9 Miles
Stevens County Auditor/Treasurer - Morris - 25.6 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Alexandria

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 - 413 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 555.9 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 573.3 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 691.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 730.8 Miles



Alexandria, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria

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

Brandon Minnesota, Long Beach Minnesota, Evansville Minnesota, Starbuck Minnesota, Barrett Minnesota, Sauk Centre Minnesota, Browerville Minnesota, Dalton Minnesota, Melrose Minnesota, Spring Hill Minnesota, Freeport Minnesota, Danvers Minnesota, Flensburg Minnesota, Albany Minnesota, New London Minnesota, Staples Minnesota, Elizabeth Minnesota, Campbell Minnesota, Perham Minnesota, Richmond Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Alexandria, Minnesota

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Alexandria. 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 Alexandria, Minnesota

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Alexandria simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Alexandria 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 Alexandria.
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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria?

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 Alexandria, 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 Alexandria?

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 Alexandria

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 Alexandria.

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

Walmart Alexandria Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
4611 State Highway 29 S
Alexandria MN 56308
320-762-4048
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Alexandria - (2.7 mi)
On The Corner Of 13th Ave And Broadway St ~ Notary Services By Appointment Only
1210 Broadway St S
Alexandria MN 56308
(320) 763-3040
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11157 - Alexandria - (2.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Broadway & 10Th
910 Broadway St
Alexandria MN 56308
(320) 763-4360
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sauk Centre Supercenter - (21.9 mi)
Photo Center
205 12th St S
Sauk Centre MN 56378
320-352-7952
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12592 - Fergus Falls - (37.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Union & Lincoln
326 W Lincoln Ave
Fergus Falls MN 56537
(218) 736-1028
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Wadena Supercenter - (38.1 mi)
Photo Center
100 Juniper Ave
Wadena MN 56482
218-631-7083
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Fergus Falls Supercenter - (38.9 mi)
Photo Center
3300 State Highway 210 W
Fergus Falls MN 56537
218-321-3012
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #11374 - Little Falls - (46 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
Walmart Little Falls Supercenter - (46.3 mi)
Photo Center
15091 18th St Ne
Little Falls MN 56345
320-632-5509
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12131 - Willmar - (47.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of First & Willmar
1301 1St St S
Willmar MN 56201
(320) 222-4000
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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