Ham Lake, Minnesota Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Ham Lake, MN: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake, Minnesota and Expedited Passport service options for Ham Lake.
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 Ham Lake Minnesota
Showing the single passport office in Ham Lake:
Ham Lake License Center |
17565 Central Ave NE, #330
Ham Lake, MN 55304
Other passport offices near Ham Lake Minnesota
Anoka County License Bureau - Blaine - 5.4 MilesAnoka Post Office - Anoka - 5.8 Miles
USPO - Coon Rapids - Coon Rapids - 6 Miles
USPO - Champlin - Champlin - 7.1 Miles
USPO - Circle Pines - Circle Pines - 8.1 Miles
Anoka License Center - Ramsey - 8.3 Miles
USPO - Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park - 9.3 Miles
Hennepin County - Brookdale Center - Brooklyn Center - 11.5 Miles
Hennepin County - Maple Grove Center - Maple Grove - 12 Miles
Washington County Service Center-Forest Lake - Forest Lake - 12 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Ham Lake
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 - 317.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 475.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 611.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 635.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 646.9 Miles
Ham Lake, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake will need to visit a passport office.
* Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake
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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Ham Lake can consider using the passport office services in Ham Lake for their passport application sealing needs.
Ham Lake Minnesota, Andover Minnesota, East Bethel Minnesota, Champlin Minnesota, Ramsey Minnesota, Circle Pines Minnesota, Coon Rapids Minnesota, Spring Lake Park Minnesota, Columbus Minnesota, Mounds View Minnesota, Lino Lakes Minnesota, Fridley Minnesota, Brooklyn Park Minnesota, Centerville Minnesota, Dayton Minnesota, Brooklyn Center Minnesota, New Brighton Minnesota, Shoreview Minnesota, Forest Lake Minnesota, North Oaks Minnesota
Passport Expediting in Ham Lake, Minnesota
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Ham Lake. 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 Ham Lake, Minnesota
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Ham Lake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake.
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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake
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 Ham Lake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Andover Supercenter - (2.8 mi)Photo Center
1851 Bunker Lake Blvd Nw
Andover MN 55304
763-354-5719
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #2078 - Andover - (3.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Quinn & Bunker Lake
2134 Bunker Lake Blvd Nw
Andover MN 55304
(763) 754-6409
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Blaine - (3.7 mi)
Ne Corner Of City Rd 14 & Hwy 65 In Center Of Cub Foods Shpg Ctr
12527 Central Ave NE
Blaine MN 55434
(763) 757-0205
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7218 - Blaine - (3.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Central & 125Th
12480 Aberdeen St Ne
Blaine MN 55449
(763) 862-6596
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11832 - Anoka - (4.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Round Lake & Bunker Lake
3605 Round Lake Blvd Nw
Anoka MN 55303
(763) 252-0751
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7110 - Andover - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
3633 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northwest
Andover MN 55304
(763) 421-5011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Blaine Supercenter - (4.7 mi)
Photo Center
11505 Ulysses St Ne
Blaine MN 55434
763-354-5401
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #372 - Coon Rapids - (4.8 mi)
Photo Center
12547 Riverdale Blvd Nw
Minneapolis MN 55448
(763) 712-7763
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Coon Rapids - (4.8 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 locationWalmart Coon Rapids Store - (5 mi)
Photo Center
13020 Riverdale Dr Nw
Coon Rapids MN 55448
763-421-5868
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44