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Alma, Wisconsin Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Alma, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process

Buffalo County Clerk of Court
407 S 2nd St
Alma WI, 54610

In Alma, Wisconsin 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 Alma 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 Alma, there are (233) other passport offices in Wisconsin 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 Alma, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Alma.

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 Alma Wisconsin

Showing the single passport office in Alma:

Buffalo County Clerk of Court

407 S 2nd St
Alma, WI 54610

 

Other passport offices near Alma Wisconsin

Pepin County Clerk of Circuit Court - Durand - 13 Miles
Trempealeau County Clerk of Court - Whitehall - 21.4 Miles
Winona Post Office - Winona - 24.4 Miles
Eau Claire Main Office - Eau Claire - 25.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Alma

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 - 238.7 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 402 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 568.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 600.9 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 646.6 Miles



Alma, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Alma or any other city in Wisconsin 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 Alma 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 Alma

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

Montana Wisconsin, Arcadia Wisconsin, Fountain City Wisconsin, Lake City Minnesota, Stockton Minnesota, Salem Wisconsin, Menomonie Wisconsin, Altoona Wisconsin, Lewiston Minnesota, Hammond Minnesota, Zumbro Falls Minnesota, Bay City Wisconsin, Galesville Wisconsin, Taylor Wisconsin, Saint Charles Minnesota, Trempealeau Wisconsin, El Paso Wisconsin, Spring Valley Wisconsin, Dover Minnesota, Augusta Wisconsin

Passport Expediting in Alma, Wisconsin

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Alma. 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 Alma, Wisconsin

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

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

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 Alma, 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 Alma?

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 Alma

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 Alma.

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

Walgreens #1937 - Eau Claire - (24.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Craig & Hwy 12
1106 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 852-0063
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7727 - Winona - (25.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mankato & Frontenac
750 Mankato Ave
Winona MN 55987
(507) 452-4076
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Winona Supercenter - (25.7 mi)
Photo Center
955 Frontenac Dr
Winona MN 55987
507-452-4726
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Eau Claire Supercenter - (25.8 mi)
Photo Center
3915 Gateway Dr
Eau Claire WI 54701
715-834-0662
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #3497 - Eau Claire - (26 mi)
South Hastings Way & Brackett Street
1819 S Hastings Way
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 834-3121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10550 - Eau Claire - (26 mi)
Photo Center
2200 Bracket Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 839-0041
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Eau Claire - (26.3 mi)
Photo Center
923 S Hastings Way
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 552-1100
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #10411 - Menomonie - (26.9 mi)
Photo Center
433 S Broadway
Menomonie WI 54751
(715) 235-5349
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9514 - Menomonie - (28.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 12 & Pine
121 Pine Ave W
Menomonie WI 54751
(715) 235-9275
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Menomonie Supercenter - (28.8 mi)
Photo Center
180 Cedar Falls Rd
Menomonie WI 54751
715-233-1368
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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