Libby, Montana Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Libby, MT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Libby, Montana 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 Libby 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 Libby, there are (69) 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 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 Libby, Montana and Expedited Passport service options for Libby.
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 Libby Montana
Showing the single passport office in Libby:
 | USPO - Libby |
518 Main Ave
Libby, MT 59923
Other passport offices near Libby Montana
USPO - Eureka - Eureka - 35.5 MilesUSPO - Whitefish - Whitefish - 40.4 Miles
USPO - Kalispell - Kalispell - 41.2 Miles
Flathead County Clerk of District Court - Kalispell - 42.2 Miles
Boundary County Clerk - Bonners Ferry - 44.3 Miles
Clerk Of Court Sanders County - Thompson Falls - 44.3 Miles
USPO - Sandpoint - Sandpoint - 48.3 Miles
USPO - Bigfork - Bigfork - 52.6 Miles
Clerk of the District Court - Shoshone County - Wallace - 56.7 Miles
Lake County Justice Court - Polson - 66.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Libby
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 - 283.8 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 688.9 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 703.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 867.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 939.9 Miles
Libby, Montana Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Libby 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 Libby 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 Libby will need to visit a passport office.
* Libby 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 Libby
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 Libby 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 Libby 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 Libby
Residents of the following cities that are close to Libby can consider using the passport office services in Libby for their passport application sealing needs.
Troy Montana, Eureka Montana, Whitefish Montana, Dover Idaho, Dayton Montana, Hot Springs Montana, West Glacier Montana, Kellogg Idaho, Athol Idaho, Creston British Columbia, Pablo Montana, Hayden Idaho, Ronan Montana, Rathdrum Idaho, Coeur d'Alene Idaho, Fernie British Columbia, Cranbrook British Columbia, Post Falls Idaho, Harrison Idaho, Otis Orchards-East Farms Washington
Passport Expediting in Libby, Montana
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Libby. 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 Libby, Montana
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Libby simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Libby 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 Libby 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 Libby.
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 Libby 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 Libby, 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 Libby
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 Libby.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Eureka - (35.3 mi)Photo Center
421 US Hwy 93 N
Eureka MT 59917
(406) 297-7410
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Whitefish - (40.5 mi)
Just Minutes From Downtown Whitefish, Next To Walgreen's
704C E 13th St
Whitefish MT 59937
(406) 862-8300
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12347 - Whitefish - (40.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Spokane Ave & E 13Th St
700 E 13Th St
Whitefish MT 59937
(406) 862-7391
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #745 - Kalispell - (40.9 mi)
Photo Center
2330 Us Highway 93 N
Kalispell MT 59901
(406) 758-2500
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walmart Kalispell Supercenter - (41.1 mi)
Photo Center
170 Hutton Ranch Rd
Kalispell MT 59901
406-755-3823
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9242 - Kalispell - (41.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 93 & Hwy 2
40 W Idaho St
Kalispell MT 59901
(406) 257-0714
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Kalispell - (42.2 mi)
Between Smith's And Wendy's
432 E Idaho
Kalispell MT 59901
(406) 755-8333
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Columbia Falls - (45.3 mi)
Super 1 Foods Shopping Center Off Of Hwy 40
2130 9th St W
Columbia Falls MT 59912
(406) 892-3042
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Ponderay Supercenter - (47.8 mi)
Photo Center
476999 Highway 95
Ponderay ID 83852
208-255-7617
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Sandpoint - (48.2 mi)
Across The Street Mick Duffs Brew Hall Between 2nd & Third
217 Cedar St
Sandpoint ID 83864
(208) 263-0261
Price: Cost varies by location