Cambridge, Minnesota Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Cambridge, MN: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, Minnesota and Expedited Passport service options for Cambridge.
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 Cambridge Minnesota
Showing the single passport office in Cambridge:
Isanti County Auditor |
555 18th Ave. SW Government Center
Cambridge, MN 55008
Other passport offices near Cambridge Minnesota
USPO - Zimmerman - Zimmerman - 12.5 MilesHam Lake License Center - Ham Lake - 17.2 Miles
Kanabec County Auditor/Treasurer's Office - Mora - 18.8 Miles
Sherburne County Recorder - Elk River - 19.5 Miles
Anoka License Center - Ramsey - 20.6 Miles
Anoka Post Office - Anoka - 21.9 Miles
USPO - Forest Lake - Forest Lake - 22.6 Miles
USPO - Lindstrom - Lindstrom - 23.3 Miles
USPO - Champlin - Champlin - 23.4 Miles
USPO - Rogers - Rogers - 24.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Cambridge
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 - 331.9 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 484.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 618.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 641.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 665.5 Miles
Cambridge, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge will need to visit a passport office.
* Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge
Residents of the following cities that are close to Cambridge can consider using the passport office services in Cambridge for their passport application sealing needs.
Isanti Minnesota, Princeton Minnesota, Braham Minnesota, North Branch Minnesota, East Bethel Minnesota, Rush City Minnesota, Ramsey Minnesota, Ham Lake Minnesota, Wyoming Minnesota, Andover Minnesota, Dayton Minnesota, Columbus Minnesota, Big Lake Minnesota, Chisago City Minnesota, Champlin Minnesota, Forest Lake Minnesota, Lindstrom Minnesota, Albertville Minnesota, Rogers Minnesota, Monticello Minnesota
Passport Expediting in Cambridge, Minnesota
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Cambridge. 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 Cambridge, Minnesota
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Cambridge simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge.
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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #2460 - Cambridge - (5.3 mi)Northwest Corner Of Garfield & E 1St Ave
115 Garfield St N
Cambridge MN 55008
(763) 552-3103
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Cambridge Supercenter - (6 mi)
Photo Center
2101 2nd Ave Se
Cambridge MN 55008
763-689-0867
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Princeton Supercenter - (11 mi)
Photo Center
300 21st Ave N
Princeton MN 55371
763-389-1672
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10289 - Elk River - (18.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 169 & Main
18267 Carson Ct Nw
Elk River MN 55330
(763) 252-1175
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Elk River Supercenter - (18.1 mi)
Photo Center
18185 Zane St Nw
Elk River MN 55330
763-441-5346
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Elk River - (18.2 mi)
Across From Wal-Mart
18140 Zane St
Elk River MN 55330
(763) 633-7050
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Andover Supercenter - (20.6 mi)
Photo Center
1851 Bunker Lake Blvd Nw
Andover MN 55304
763-354-5719
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7110 - Andover - (20.7 mi)
Photo Center
3633 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
Andover MN 55304
(763) 421-5011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11832 - Anoka - (20.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Round Lake & Bunker Lake
3605 Round Lake Blvd Nw
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 252-0751
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2078 - Andover - (20.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Quinn & Bunker Lake
2134 Bunker Lake Blvd Nw
Andover MN 55304
(763) 754-6409
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99