Osceola, Nebraska Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Osceola, NE: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Osceola, Nebraska 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 Osceola 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 Osceola, there are (104) other passport offices in Nebraska 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 Osceola, Nebraska and Expedited Passport service options for Osceola.
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 Osceola Nebraska
Showing the single passport office in Osceola:
Polk County District Court |
400 Hawkeye St
Osceola, NE 68651
Other passport offices near Osceola Nebraska
Platte County District Court - Columbus - 14.8 MilesUSPO - Columbus - Columbus - 14.9 Miles
Nance County District Court - Fullerton - 19.1 Miles
Merrick County District Court - Central City - 20.7 Miles
York County District Court - York - 23 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Osceola
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 - 344.9 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 447.8 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 458 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 509.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 652.2 Miles
Osceola, Nebraska Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Osceola 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 Osceola 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 Osceola will need to visit a passport office.
* Osceola 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 Osceola
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 Osceola or any other city in Nebraska 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 Osceola 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 Osceola
Residents of the following cities that are close to Osceola can consider using the passport office services in Osceola for their passport application sealing needs.
Duncan Nebraska, Monroe Nebraska, Surprise Nebraska, Waco Nebraska, Marquette Nebraska, Hampton Nebraska, Henderson Nebraska, Garland Nebraska, Rogers Nebraska, Valparaiso Nebraska, Milford Nebraska, Weston Nebraska, Petersburg Nebraska, Crete Nebraska, Trumbull Nebraska, Ithaca Nebraska, Norfolk Nebraska, Scribner Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Memphis Nebraska
Passport Expediting in Osceola, Nebraska
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Osceola. 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 Osceola, Nebraska
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Osceola simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Osceola 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 Osceola 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 Osceola.
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 Osceola 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 Osceola, 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 Osceola
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 Osceola.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10441 - Columbus - (15.3 mi)Photo Center
2307 23rd Street
Columbus NE 68601
(402) 564-5105
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12115 - Columbus - (15.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 23Rd Ave & Us30
2320 23Rd St
Columbus NE 68601
(402) 563-3588
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Columbus - (16.1 mi)
Next To Cornerstop/Long John Silvers Off Hwy 30 (23rd Street)
118 23rd St #800 Cherry Creek Plaza
Columbus NE 68601
(402) 564-0112
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Columbus Supercenter - (16.6 mi)
Photo Center
818 E 23rd St
Columbus NE 68601
402-564-1016
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10892 - York - (23.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lincoln Ave & Nobes
533 S Lincoln Ave
York NE 68467
(402) 362-1280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart York Supercenter - (24.9 mi)
Photo Center
101 E David Dr
York NE 68467
402-362-0345
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Seward Supercenter - (30.8 mi)
Photo Center
1326 280th
Seward NE 68434
402-643-2893
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #3467 - Grand Island - (40.4 mi)
2Nd & Broadwell
1515 W 2Nd St
Grand Island NE 68801
(308) 384-8290
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10243 - Grand Island - (40.5 mi)
Photo Center
1710 W. 2nd
Grand Island NE 68803
(308) 384-4089
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Grand Island Supercenter - (40.6 mi)
Photo Center
3501 S Locust St
Grand Island NE 68801
308-381-5864
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44