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Murdo, South Dakota Passport Office Information


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

Jones County Clerk of Courts
298 Main St
Murdo SD, 57559

In Murdo, 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 Murdo 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 Murdo, 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 Murdo, South Dakota and Expedited Passport service options for Murdo.

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 Murdo South Dakota

Showing the single passport office in Murdo:

Jones County Clerk of Courts

298 Main St
Murdo, SD 57559

 

Other passport offices near Murdo South Dakota

Mellette County Clerk of Courts - White River - 23.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Murdo

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 - 317.2 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 587.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 669.1 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 695 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 777.5 Miles



Murdo, South Dakota Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Murdo 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 Murdo 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 Murdo

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

Belvidere South Dakota, Pierre South Dakota, Mission South Dakota, Sparks Nebraska, Wall South Dakota, Allen South Dakota, Dallas South Dakota, Burton Nebraska, Saint Charles South Dakota, Wounded Knee South Dakota, Johnstown Nebraska, Gordon Nebraska, Whiteclay Nebraska, Newport Nebraska, Clinton Nebraska

Passport Expediting in Murdo, South Dakota

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Murdo. 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 Murdo, South Dakota

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Murdo simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Murdo 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 Murdo?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Murdo 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 Murdo.
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 Murdo 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 Murdo?

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 Murdo, 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 Murdo?

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 Murdo

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 Murdo.

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

Walgreens #10572 - Pierre - (28.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of S Pierre & Hwy 34
100 E Sioux Ave
Pierre SD 57501
(605) 224-4962
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Pierre Supercenter - (30.6 mi)
Photo Center
1730 N Garfield Ave
Pierre SD 57501
605-224-9679
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Rapid City - (107.6 mi)
Next To Five Guys And Blaze Pizza
1329 Eglin St
Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 716-5231
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Rapid City Supercenter - (107.9 mi)
Photo Center
1200 N Lacrosse St
Rapid City SD 57701
605-342-1772
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9512 - Rapid City - (108.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of La Crosse & Anamosa
1125 N Lacrosse St
Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 348-3265
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Rapid City Supercenter - (108.6 mi)
Photo Center
100 Stumer Rd
Rapid City SD 57701
605-877-3297
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Haines Ave - (108.9 mi)
6 Blocks South Of I-90 Exit 58
1430 Haines Ave
Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 343-2211
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10656 - Rapid City - (109.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mt Rushmore Rd & St Patrick St
1902 Mount Rushmore Rd
Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 342-0194
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Huron Supercenter - (109.4 mi)
Photo Center
2791 Dakota Ave S
Huron SD 57350
605-353-9518
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Huron - (109.7 mi)
Dakota Ave (Main), One Block North Of McDonald's
1741 Dakota Ave South
Huron SD 57350
(605) 352-7447
Price: Cost varies by location


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