Sidney, Montana Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sidney, MT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sidney, 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 Sidney 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 Sidney, 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 Sidney, Montana and Expedited Passport service options for Sidney.
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 Sidney Montana
Showing 2 passport offices in Sidney:
 | USPO - Sidney |
101 W Holly St
Sidney, MT 59270
| Richland County Clerk of Court |
300 12th Ave SW, #3
Sidney, MT 59270
Other passport offices near Sidney Montana
Williston Main Post Office - Williston - 34.2 MilesWilliams County Treasurer/Recorder - Williston - 34.2 Miles
McKenzie County Clerk of Court - Watford City - 36.9 Miles
USPO - Glendive (Main Office) - Glendive - 42.8 Miles
Dawson County Clerk of District Court - Glendive - 42.9 Miles
Golden Valley Clerk of District Court - Beach - 49.5 Miles
Billings County Clerk of Court's Office - Medora - 55.9 Miles
Mc Cone Clerk of District Court - Circle - 59.4 Miles
Roosevelt County Clerk of District Court - Wolf Point - 61.9 Miles
Sheridan County Clerk Of Court - Plentywood - 64.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sidney
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.
Colorado Passport Agency - 484.9 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 731 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 785.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 938.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 949.7 Miles
Sidney, Montana Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sidney 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 Sidney 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 Sidney will need to visit a passport office.
* Sidney 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 Sidney
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 Sidney 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 Sidney 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 Sidney
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sidney can consider using the passport office services in Sidney for their passport application sealing needs.
Poplar Montana, New Town North Dakota, Gladstone North Dakota, Taylor North Dakota, Columbus North Dakota, Estevan Saskatchewan
Passport Expediting in Sidney, Montana
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sidney. 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 Sidney, Montana
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sidney simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sidney 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 Sidney 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 Sidney.
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 Sidney 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 Sidney, 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 Sidney.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Williston Supercenter - (35.5 mi)Photo Center
4001 2nd Ave W
Williston ND 58801
701-572-4813
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Williston - (36.2 mi)
One Mile North Of Walmart On West Side; Just Past Gooseneck Implement On The Frontage Road.
301 58th Street W
Williston ND 58801
(701) 572-5965
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Dickinson Supercenter - (75.6 mi)
Photo Center
2456 3rd Ave W
Dickinson ND 58601
701-225-4684
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Dickinson - (75.8 mi)
Albertons Shopping Plaza @ 15th St W & 3rd Ave W
387 15th St W
Dickinson ND 58601
(701) 483-7581
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Miles City Supercenter - (103.5 mi)
Photo Center
3205 Stower St
Miles City MT 59301
406-232-1126
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8611 - Minot - (119.3 mi)
Photo Center
1520 20th Avenue Southwest
Minot ND 58701
(701) 852-4068
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Minot Supercenter - (119.7 mi)
Photo Center
3900 S Broadway
Minot ND 58701
701-838-0667
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Minot - (120.1 mi)
In Marketplace Food Plaza
1940 S Broadway
Minot ND 58701
(701) 838-7870
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Mandan Supercenter - (144.1 mi)
Photo Center
1000 Old Red Trl Nw
Mandan ND 58554
701-354-6966
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Bismarck - (147.8 mi)
Located In North Bismarck Next To Orange Leaf Yogurt And Texas Roadhouse
1515 Burnt Boat Dr
Bismarck ND 58503
(701) 751-6036
Price: Cost varies by location