Missoula, Montana Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Missoula, MT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Missoula, 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, 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 Missoula, Montana and Expedited Passport service options for Missoula.
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 Missoula Montana
Showing 2 passport offices in Missoula:
 | USPO - Missoula |
1100 W Kent Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
| Missoula Public Library |
301 E Main St
Missoula, MT 59802
Other passport offices near Missoula Montana
USPO - Florence - Florence - 16.1 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Missoula
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.
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Missoula, Montana Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula will need to visit a passport office.
* Missoula 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 Missoula
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 Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula
Residents of the following cities that are close to Missoula can consider using the passport office services in Missoula for their passport application sealing needs.
Clinton Montana, Florence Montana, Alberton Montana, Stevensville Montana, Corvallis Montana, Drummond Montana, Ronan Montana, Pablo Montana, Hot Springs Montana, Lincoln Montana, Dayton Montana, Augusta Montana, Helena Montana, Jefferson City Montana, Kamiah Idaho, Fairfield Montana, Kellogg Idaho
Passport Expediting in Missoula, Montana
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Missoula. 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 Missoula, Montana
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Missoula simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula.
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 Missoula 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 Missoula, 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.
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 Missoula.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Costco Store #67 - Missoula - (1.1 mi)Photo Center
3220 N Reserve St
Missoula MT 59808
(406) 543-6445
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #9351 - Missoula - (1.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 93 & Union Pacific
2527 N Reserve St
Missoula MT 59808
(406) 543-1163
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Missoula Supercenter - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
3555 Mullan Rd
Missoula MT 59808
406-829-8513
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Missoula - (1.4 mi)
Corner Of Orange And Broadway
400 West Broadway
Missoula MT 59802
(406) 542-3800
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8622 - Missoula - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
1902 Brooks Street
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 728-1380
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10726 - Missoula - (2.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Stephens & Brooks
2100 Brooks St
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 728-2089
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Missoula - (3.1 mi)
Between Arby's And Subway
2814 Brooks St
Missoula MT 59801
(406) 721-8223
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Missoula Supercenter - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
4000 Hwy 93 South
Missoula MT 59804
406-251-4777
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11891 - Hamilton - (38.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of N 1St St & Adirondac Ave
901 N 1St St
Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 375-2264
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hamilton - (39 mi)
Between Wild About Pets And Gold Coin Casino
612 N 1st St
Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 363-2187
Price: Cost varies by location