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Richfield, Minnesota Passport Office Information


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

City of Richfield
6700 Portland Ave S
Richfield MN, 55423

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

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 Richfield Minnesota

Showing the single passport office in Richfield:

City of Richfield

6700 Portland Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423

 

Other passport offices near Richfield Minnesota

Hennepin County - Southdale Service Center - Edina - 2.8 Miles
City of Bloomington - Bloomington - 3.9 Miles
USPO - Mendota - Mendota - 4.1 Miles
USPO - Normandale - Edina - 4.2 Miles
USPO - Eagan Branch - Eagan - 5.1 Miles
USPO - Elmwood Branch - Saint Louis Park - 5.2 Miles
Elway Station Post Office - St Paul - 5.2 Miles
USPO - Transfer Station - St Paul - 5.7 Miles
USPO - University Station - Minneapolis - 5.9 Miles
Hennepin County Gov. Service Center - Minneapolis - 5.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Richfield

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 - 304.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 468.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 601.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 624.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 632.5 Miles



Richfield, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield

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

Richfield Minnesota, Bloomington Minnesota, Mendota Minnesota, Edina Minnesota, Mendota Heights Minnesota, Eagan Minnesota, Burnsville Minnesota, Savage Minnesota, Falcon Heights Minnesota, Saint Paul Minnesota, Roseville Minnesota, Golden Valley Minnesota, Apple Valley Minnesota, Inver Grove Heights Minnesota, Hopkins Minnesota, Eden Prairie Minnesota, South Saint Paul Minnesota, Columbia Heights Minnesota, Robbinsdale Minnesota, Rosemount Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Richfield, Minnesota

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

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

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

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 Richfield, 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 Richfield?

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 Richfield?

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 Richfield.

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

Walgreens #828 - Richfield - (1.1 mi)
66Th Street & Nicollet Avenue
12 W 66Th St
Richfield MN 55423
(612) 861-7276
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9511 - Bloomington - (1.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Portland & 79Th
7845 Portland Ave S
Bloomington MN 55420
(952) 881-1253
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #21174 - Bloomington - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
330 E Broadway Ste E330
Bloomington MN 55425
(952) 208-4984
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #16057 - Minneapolis - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Lyndale & 54Th
5428 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55419
(612) 824-1121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2152 - Richfield - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
6540 Penn Ave S
Richfield MN 55423
(612) 866-3040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9794 - Bloomington - (2.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Penn & 79Th
7940 Penn Ave S
Bloomington MN 55431
(952) 252-1154
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Southtown Center - (2.5 mi)
Southtown Center At 494 And Penn Next To Subway
7809 Southtown Center
Bloomington MN 55431
(952) 881-8744
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #3060 - Bloomington - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
8936 Lyndale Avenue
Bloomington MN 55420
(952) 881-0163
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3114 - Edina - (2.8 mi)
70Th Street & York Avenue
6975 York Ave S
Edina MN 55435
(952) 920-3561
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1303 - Minneapolis - (2.8 mi)
43Rd Street & Chicago Avenue
4323 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis MN 55407
(612) 822-9712
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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