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Virginia, Minnesota Passport Office Information


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

USPO - Virginia
231 1st St S
Virginia MN, 55792

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

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 Virginia Minnesota

Showing the single passport office in Virginia:

USPO - Virginia

231 1st St S
Virginia, MN 55792

 

Other passport offices near Virginia Minnesota

USPO - Angora - Angora - 13.2 Miles
USPO - Hoyt Lakes - Hoyt Lakes - 13.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Virginia

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 - 400.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 508.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 638.5 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 717.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 788.4 Miles



Virginia, Minnesota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Virginia Minnesota, Biwabik Minnesota, Gilbert Minnesota, Eveleth Minnesota, Aurora Minnesota, Hoyt Lakes Minnesota, Tower Minnesota, Cook Minnesota, Chisholm Minnesota, Babbitt Minnesota, Hibbing Minnesota, Ely Minnesota, Orr Minnesota, Coleraine Minnesota, Brookston Minnesota, Floodwood Minnesota, Arnold Minnesota, Hermantown Minnesota, Bigfork Minnesota, Beaver Bay Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Virginia, Minnesota

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

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

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

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 Virginia, 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 Virginia?

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 Virginia

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 Virginia.

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

Walgreens #10501 - Virginia - (7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 53 & 13Th
5474 Mountain Iron Dr
Virginia MN 55792
(218) 741-2421
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Mountain Iron Supercenter - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
8580 Rock Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron MN 55768
218-305-3320
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #11125 - Hibbing - (22.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 169 & 37Th
1130 E 37Th St
Hibbing MN 55746
(218) 262-1358
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Hibbing Supercenter - (24 mi)
Photo Center
12080 Highway 169 W
Hibbing MN 55746
218-262-3739
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Hermantown Supercenter - (48.5 mi)
Photo Center
4740 Mall Dr
Hermantown MN 55811
218-727-1228
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #15149 - Duluth - (49.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Kenwood & Arrowhead
1609 Kenwood Ave
Duluth MN 55811
(218) 724-8825
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Duluth - (49.2 mi)
Kenwood Shopping Center
1346 Arrowhead Rd
Duluth MN 55811
(218) 724-8595
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #13163 - Grand Rapids - (49.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 169 & 10Th
18 Se 10Th St
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 326-0069
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10500 - Duluth - (49.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Trinity & Hwy 53
1201 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth MN 55811
(218) 727-8157
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Grand Rapids Supercenter - (49.8 mi)
Photo Center
100 Se 29th St
Grand Rapids MN 55744
218-326-1084
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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