Hamilton, Montana Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Hamilton, MT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Hamilton, Montana there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Hamilton 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 2 passport offices in Hamilton, there are (67) other passport offices in Montana 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Hamilton, Montana and Expedited Passport service options for Hamilton.
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 Hamilton Montana
Showing 2 passport offices in Hamilton:
 | Ravalli County Clerk Of Court |
205 Bedford St, Rm D
Hamilton, MT 59840
| USPO - Hamilton (Main Office) |
150 N 4th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
Other passport offices near Hamilton Montana
USPO - Florence - Florence - 27.4 MilesUSPO - Missoula - Missoula - 40.8 Miles
Missoula Public Library - Missoula - 42 Miles
Deer Lodge County Clerk Of Court - Anaconda - 48.4 Miles
Powell County Clerk Court - Deer Lodge - 58.9 Miles
Lemhi County Court - Salmon - 60.5 Miles
USPO - Salmon - Salmon - 60.7 Miles
Silver Bow County Clerk Of Court - Butte - 66.4 Miles
USPO - Butte MPO - Butte - 67.2 Miles
Mineral County Clerk of Court - Superior - 68.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hamilton
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.
Seattle Passport Agency - 347.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 564.2 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 623.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 753.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 819 Miles
Hamilton, Montana Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton will need to visit a passport office.
* Hamilton 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 Hamilton
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 Hamilton or any other city in Montana 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Hamilton can consider using the passport office services in Hamilton for their passport application sealing needs.
Corvallis Montana, Stevensville Montana, Florence Montana, Clinton Montana, Drummond Montana, Alberton Montana, Jackson Montana, Lincoln Montana, Kamiah Idaho, Ronan Montana, Pablo Montana, Hot Springs Montana, Helena Montana, Augusta Montana, McCall Idaho, Kellogg Idaho, Donnelly Idaho
Passport Expediting in Hamilton, Montana
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hamilton. 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 Hamilton, Montana
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hamilton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 are 2 passport offices in Hamilton.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Hamilton 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Hamilton - (4.9 mi)Between Wild About Pets And Gold Coin Casino
612 N 1st St
Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 363-2187
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #11891 - Hamilton - (5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of N 1St St & Adirondac Ave
901 N 1St St
Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 375-2264
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Missoula Supercenter - (39.4 mi)
Photo Center
4000 Hwy 93 South
Missoula MT 59804
406-251-4777
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Missoula - (40.3 mi)
Between Arby's And Subway
2814 Brooks St
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 721-8223
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10726 - Missoula - (40.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Stephens & Brooks
2100 Brooks St
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 728-2089
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8622 - Missoula - (40.8 mi)
Photo Center
1902 Brooks Street
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 728-1380
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Missoula - (42.1 mi)
Corner Of Orange And Broadway
400 West Broadway
Missoula MT 59802
(406) 542-3800
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Missoula Supercenter - (42.6 mi)
Photo Center
3555 Mullan Rd
Missoula MT 59808
406-829-8513
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9351 - Missoula - (42.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 93 & Union Pacific
2527 N Reserve St
Missoula MT 59808
(406) 543-1163
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #67 - Missoula - (43.3 mi)
Photo Center
3220 N Reserve St
Missoula MT 59808
(406) 543-6445
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99