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Brookings, South Dakota Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Brookings, SD: Passport Offices & Application Process

USPO - Brookings
500 Main Ave
Brookings SD, 57006

In Brookings, South Dakota 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 Brookings 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 Brookings, there are (49) other passport offices in South Dakota 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 Brookings, South Dakota and Expedited Passport service options for Brookings.

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 Brookings South Dakota

Showing the single passport office in Brookings:

USPO - Brookings

500 Main Ave
Brookings, SD 57006

 

Other passport offices near Brookings South Dakota

USPS - Madison (Main Office) - Madison - 20.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Brookings

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.

Chicago Passport Agency - 429.8 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 451.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 614 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 614.9 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 691.3 Miles



Brookings, South Dakota Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Brookings 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 Brookings 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 Brookings will need to visit a passport office.
* Brookings 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Brookings

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 Brookings or any other city in South Dakota 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 Brookings 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 Brookings

Residents of the following cities that are close to Brookings can consider using the passport office services in Brookings for their passport application sealing needs.

Volga South Dakota, Aurora South Dakota, Arlington South Dakota, Rutland South Dakota, Dell Rapids South Dakota, Tyler Minnesota, Holland Minnesota, Jasper Minnesota, Canby Minnesota, Florence Minnesota, Sherman South Dakota, Manchester South Dakota, Woodstock Minnesota, Garretson South Dakota, Naples South Dakota, Hartford South Dakota, Edgerton Minnesota, Brandon South Dakota, Chandler Minnesota, Marietta Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Brookings, South Dakota

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Brookings. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Brookings, South Dakota

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Brookings simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Brookings contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Brookings?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Brookings 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 Brookings.
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 Brookings to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Brookings?

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 Brookings, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Brookings?

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 Brookings

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 Brookings.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - 22nd Ave S - (4.3 mi)
Opposite The Water Tower. During Construction take 17th Ave to Olwein to 22nd .
120 22nd Ave S
Brookings SD 57006
(605) 692-5441
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Brookings Supercenter - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
2233 6th St.
Brookings SD 57006
605-692-6473
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Watertown Supercenter - (36.1 mi)
Photo Center
1201 29th St Se
Watertown SD 57201
605-882-9236
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Watertown - (36.8 mi)
North Side Of Hwy 212 From Shopko
711 9th Ave SE
Watertown SD 57201
(605) 886-9700
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10007 - Watertown - (36.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 81 & Hwy 212
421 9Th Ave Se
Watertown SD 57201
(605) 882-3788
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sioux Falls Supercenter - (42 mi)
Photo Center
5200 West 60th Street North
Sioux Falls SD 57107
605-906-6083
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #5243 - Sioux Falls - (45.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Kiwanis & 12Th Street
2605 W 12Th St
Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 357-9359
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Sioux Falls Supercenter - (46.5 mi)
Photo Center
5521 E Arrowhead Pkwy
Sioux Falls SD 57110
605-367-3256
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #5514 - Sioux Falls - (46.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of S Minnesota Ave & W 26Th St
1806 S Minnesota Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57105
(605) 221-0578
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1975 - Sioux Falls - (47.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Sycamore & 26Th
1720 S Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57110
(605) 221-0782
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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