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Shakopee, Minnesota Passport Office Information


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

Scott County Customer Service
200 4th Ave W
Shakopee MN, 55379

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

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 Shakopee Minnesota

Showing the single passport office in Shakopee:

Scott County Customer Service

200 4th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379

 

Other passport offices near Shakopee Minnesota

USPO - Carver - Carver - 4.8 Miles
Carver County Service Center - Chanhassen - 6.7 Miles
USPO - Jordan - Jordan - 7 Miles
Hennepin County - Eden Prairie Service Center - Eden Prairie - 7.1 Miles
USPS - Thomas Burnett Branch (Bloomington) - Bloomington - 7.3 Miles
USPO - Normandale - Edina - 9.8 Miles
City of Bloomington - Bloomington - 10 Miles
USPO - Burnsville - Burnsville - 10.1 Miles
Dakota County License Center - Burnsville - Burnsville - 10.4 Miles
USPS - Hopkins - Hopkins - 11.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Shakopee

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 - 309.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 477.4 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 587.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 616.9 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 642.8 Miles



Shakopee, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Shakopee 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 Shakopee 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 Shakopee

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

Prior Lake Minnesota, Carver Minnesota, Eden Prairie Minnesota, Chanhassen Minnesota, Jordan Minnesota, Savage Minnesota, Victoria Minnesota, Excelsior Minnesota, Minnetonka Minnesota, Greenwood Minnesota, Burnsville Minnesota, Hopkins Minnesota, Bloomington Minnesota, Edina Minnesota, Cologne Minnesota, Richfield Minnesota, Apple Valley Minnesota, New Prague Minnesota, Mound Minnesota, Waconia Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Shakopee, Minnesota

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

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

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

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 Shakopee, 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 Shakopee?

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 Shakopee

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 Shakopee.

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

UPS Store - Cub Foods Plaza - (1.8 mi)
Minneapolis Sw Metro Area
1160 Vierling Dr
Shakopee MN 55379
(952) 233-3293
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #6489 - Shakopee - (1.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Marschall & Vierling
1291 Tasha Dr
Shakopee MN 55379
(952) 233-3611
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3344 - Shakopee - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
4050 Dean Lakes Boulevard
Shakopee MN 55379
(952) 402-9039
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5325 - Chaska - (4.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 41 & Hwy 212
3110 Chaska Blvd
Chaska MN 55318
(952) 448-1180
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Shakopee Supercenter - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
8101 Old Carriage Ct
Shakopee MN 55379
952-445-8091
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #4879 - Savage - (5.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of County Rd 13 & County
8100 W County Road 42
Savage MN 55378
(952) 226-1283
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Prior Lake - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
14033 Commerce Ave NE
Prior Lake MN 55372
(952) 226-1800
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5080 - Eden Prairie - (6.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 169 & Pioneer Trail
10180 Hennepin Town Rd
Eden Prairie MN 55347
(952) 941-8666
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9728 - Chanhassen - (6.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Market & 79Th
600 W 79Th St
Chanhassen MN 55317
(952) 252-1084
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Eden Prairie - (6.8 mi)
Highway 5 And Eden Prairie Road
16526 W 78th St
Eden Prairie MN 55346
(952) 934-7225
Price: Cost varies by location


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