The Dalles, Oregon Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in The Dalles, OR: Passport Offices & Application Process
In The Dalles, Oregon 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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles, there are (89) other passport offices in Oregon 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 The Dalles, Oregon and Expedited Passport service options for The Dalles.
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 The Dalles Oregon
Showing the single passport office in The Dalles:
 | USPO - The Dalles |
101 W 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
Other passport offices near The Dalles Oregon
Hood River County - Hood River - 15.6 MilesSherman County Clerk's Office - Moro - 20.9 Miles
Klickitat County Clerk - Goldendale - 23.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to The Dalles
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 - 131.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 469 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 701.3 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 792 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 803.1 Miles
The Dalles, Oregon Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in The Dalles 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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles will need to visit a passport office.
* The Dalles 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 The Dalles
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 The Dalles or any other city in Oregon 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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles
Residents of the following cities that are close to The Dalles can consider using the passport office services in The Dalles for their passport application sealing needs.
Dufur Oregon, White Salmon Washington, Wasco Oregon, Maupin Oregon, Government Camp Oregon, Cascade Locks Oregon, North Bonneville Washington, Arlington Oregon, Cleveland Washington, Sandy Oregon, Washougal Washington, Ireland Washington, Troutdale Oregon, Boring Oregon, Estacada Oregon, Camas Washington, Wood Village Oregon, Fairview Oregon, Gresham Oregon, Happy Valley Oregon
Passport Expediting in The Dalles, Oregon
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in The Dalles. 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 The Dalles, Oregon
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in The Dalles simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in The Dalles 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, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in The Dalles.
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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Seattle Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 131.3 miles from The Dalles, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 The Dalles.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #9651 - The Dalles - (3.3 mi)Northwest Corner Of Mt. Hood & Hwy 30 W. 6Th St.
515 Mount Hood St
The Dalles OR 97058
(541) 296-3190
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11696 - Hood River - (15.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 12Th St & Pacific Ave
1727 12Th St
Hood River OR 97031
(541) 386-6280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hood River - (15.4 mi)
Next To Papa Murphys In The Rosauers Shopping Center
1767 12th St
Hood River OR 97031
(541) 386-7055
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Sandy - (44.9 mi)
Across From Library Next To Subway
38954 Proctor Blvd
Sandy OR 97055
(503) 668-6263
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10137 - Sandy - (45.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Bluff Rd & Hwy 26
38241 Proctor Blvd
Sandy OR 97055
(503) 668-1384
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Washougal - (46.9 mi)
By The Safeway @ The Intersection Of 32nd & Evergreen
3307 Evergreen Way
Washougal WA 98671
(360) 335-1396
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #1085 - Camas - (48.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Weir & 3Rd
3328 Ne 3Rd Ave
Camas WA 98607
(360) 835-3303
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5910 - Troutdale - (49.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 257Th & Starks
25699 Se Stark St
Troutdale OR 97060
(503) 665-9766
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3838 - Gresham - (50.2 mi)
Burnside & 242Nd (Hogan)
1950 Ne Burnside Rd
Gresham OR 97030
(503) 674-8482
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Gresham - (50.2 mi)
Corner Of Hogan (242nd) & Stark
2870 NE Hogan Dr.
Gresham OR 97030
(503) 661-3993
Price: Cost varies by location