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Anoka, Minnesota Passport Office Information


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

Anoka Post Office
2168 N 7th Ave
Anoka MN, 55303

In Anoka, 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 Anoka 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 Anoka, 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 Anoka, Minnesota and Expedited Passport service options for Anoka.

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 Anoka Minnesota

Showing the single passport office in Anoka:

Anoka Post Office

2168 N 7th Ave
Anoka, MN 55303

 

Other passport offices near Anoka Minnesota

Anoka License Center - Ramsey - 3.8 Miles
USPO - Champlin - Champlin - 7.1 Miles
USPO - Rogers - Rogers - 7.8 Miles
Sherburne County Recorder - Elk River - 7.9 Miles
Ham Lake License Center - Ham Lake - 8.4 Miles
Hennepin County - Maple Grove Center - Maple Grove - 10.3 Miles
USPO - Coon Rapids - Coon Rapids - 10.6 Miles
USPO - Zimmerman - Zimmerman - 11.3 Miles
Anoka County License Bureau - Blaine - 11.3 Miles
USPO - Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park - 11.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Anoka

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 - 324.7 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 483 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 606.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 642.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 649.3 Miles



Anoka, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Anoka 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 Anoka 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 Anoka

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

Ramsey Minnesota, Dayton Minnesota, Champlin Minnesota, Andover Minnesota, Rogers Minnesota, Ham Lake Minnesota, East Bethel Minnesota, Albertville Minnesota, Coon Rapids Minnesota, Brooklyn Park Minnesota, Corcoran Minnesota, Hanover Minnesota, Maple Grove Minnesota, Big Lake Minnesota, Brooklyn Center Minnesota, Spring Lake Park Minnesota, Isanti Minnesota, Fridley Minnesota, Circle Pines Minnesota, Mounds View Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Anoka, Minnesota

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

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

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

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 Anoka, 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 Anoka?

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 Anoka

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 Anoka.

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

Walmart Elk River Supercenter - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
18185 Zane St Nw
Elk River MN 55330
763-441-5346
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Elk River - (5.1 mi)
Across From Wal-Mart
18140 Zane St
Elk River MN 55330
(763) 633-7050
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10289 - Elk River - (5.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 169 & Main
18267 Carson Ct Nw
Elk River MN 55330
(763) 252-1175
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7110 - Andover - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
3633 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
Andover MN 55304
(763) 421-5011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11832 - Anoka - (5.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Round Lake & Bunker Lake
3605 Round Lake Blvd Nw
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 252-0751
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Coon Rapids Store - (5.9 mi)
Photo Center
13020 Riverdale Dr Nw
Coon Rapids MN 55448
763-421-5868
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #3423 - Anoka - (5.9 mi)
Ferry Avenue & Main Street
1911 S Ferry St
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 576-0388
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Coon Rapids - (6 mi)
Corner Of Round Lake And Northdale Boulevard Next To Great Clips
13055 Riverdale Dr NW
Coon Rapids MN 55448
(763) 421-5508
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8930 - Anoka - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
657 East Main Street
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 427-2287
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6573 - Coon Rapids - (6.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Round Lake & Main
3470 River Rapids Dr Nw
Coon Rapids MN 55448
(763) 427-1156
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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