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Brainerd, Minnesota Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

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

USPO - Brainerd
422 Laurel St
Brainerd MN, 56401

Crow Wing County Treasurer
326 Laurel St
Brainerd MN, 56401

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

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 Brainerd Minnesota

Showing 2 passport offices in Brainerd:

USPO - Brainerd

422 Laurel St
Brainerd, MN 56401

Crow Wing County Treasurer

326 Laurel St
Brainerd, MN 56401


Other passport offices near Brainerd Minnesota

USPO - Pillager - Pillager - 17 Miles
Aitkin County Treasurer - Aitkin - 20.8 Miles
Morrison County Recorder - Little Falls - 22.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Brainerd

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 - 383.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 528.7 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 616.9 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 679.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 710.3 Miles



Brainerd, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd

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

Baxter Minnesota, Riverton Minnesota, Crosby Minnesota, Nisswa Minnesota, Pierz Minnesota, Isle Minnesota, Flensburg Minnesota, Royalton Minnesota, Staples Minnesota, Rice Minnesota, Browerville Minnesota, Sartell Minnesota, Sauk Rapids Minnesota, Longville Minnesota, Hackensack Minnesota, Saint Joseph Minnesota, Albany Minnesota, Freeport Minnesota, Brook Park Minnesota, Princeton Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Brainerd, Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Brainerd, Minnesota

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

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

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 Brainerd, 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 Brainerd?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Brainerd?

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 Brainerd.

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

UPS Store - Brainerd - (7.4 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 location
Walgreens #5635 - Brainerd - (7.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 4Th St & Washington
340 W Washington St
Brainerd MN 56401
(218) 825-0027
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Baxter Supercenter - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
7295 Glory Rd
Baxter MN 56425
218-829-3635
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Costco Store #1122 - Baxter - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
13650 Elder Dr
Baxter MN 56425
(218) 855-5740
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #10397 - Aitkin - (20.9 mi)
Photo Center
25 Second St Ne
Aitkin MN 56431
(218) 927-3754
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Little Falls Supercenter - (21.7 mi)
Photo Center
15091 18th St Ne
Little Falls MN 56345
320-632-5509
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #11374 - Little Falls - (22.1 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
Walgreens #10210 - Sartell - (41 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Pinecone & 2Nd Street South
1100 2Nd St S
Sartell MN 56377
(320) 654-8542
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #13880 - Sauk Rapids - (42.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 2Nd St & Benton
115 2Nd Ave N
Sauk Rapids MN 56379
(320) 253-6601
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sartell Supercenter - (42.1 mi)
Photo Center
21 County Road 120
Sartell MN 56377
320-259-6077
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44



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