Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Balsam Lake, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Balsam Lake, 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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake, 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 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Balsam Lake.
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 Balsam Lake Wisconsin
Showing the single passport office in Balsam Lake:
 | Polk County, WI, Clerk |
100 County Road I
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Other passport offices near Balsam Lake Wisconsin
Amery Post Office - Amery - 10.3 MilesDresser, WI, Post Office - Dresser - 12.1 Miles
USPO - Lindstrom - Lindstrom - 19.7 Miles
Burnett County Clerk of Court - Siren - 21.6 Miles
Barron County Clerk of Court - Barron - 23.1 Miles
Somerset Post Office - Somerset - 23.3 Miles
Webster Post Office - Webster - 24.8 Miles
Washburn County Clerk of Circuit Court - Shell Lake - 25.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Balsam Lake
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 - 298.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 445.2 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 601.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 649.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 660.2 Miles
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake will need to visit a passport office.
* Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake
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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Balsam Lake can consider using the passport office services in Balsam Lake for their passport application sealing needs.
Amery Wisconsin, Taylors Falls Minnesota, Osceola Wisconsin, Cumberland Wisconsin, Lindstrom Minnesota, New Richmond Wisconsin, Scandia Minnesota, Chisago City Minnesota, Grantsburg Wisconsin, Somerset Wisconsin, North Branch Minnesota, Wyoming Minnesota, Dallas Wisconsin, Forest Lake Minnesota, Rush City Minnesota, Rice Lake Wisconsin, Hammond Wisconsin, Baldwin Wisconsin, Spooner Wisconsin, Columbus Minnesota
Passport Expediting in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Balsam Lake. 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 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Balsam Lake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake.
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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake, 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.
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 Balsam Lake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Saint Croix Falls Supercenter - (9.7 mi)Photo Center
2212 Glacier Dr
Saint Croix Falls WI 54024
715-483-2576
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart New Richmond Supercenter - (22.8 mi)
Photo Center
250 Richmond Way
New Richmond WI 54017
715-246-7808
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Rice Lake Supercenter - (26.5 mi)
Photo Center
2501 West Ave
Rice Lake WI 54868
715-234-6911
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11860 - Rice Lake - (27.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Main & Allen
502 S Main St
Rice Lake WI 54868
(715) 736-0120
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Rice Lake - (27.8 mi)
New Location! Across From Northwest Honda - One Block North Of Rcu
1311 S Main St
Rice Lake WI 54868
(715) 736-6000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7111 - Forest Lake - (27.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 12Th & Broadway
1207 W Broadway Ave
Forest Lake MN 55025
(651) 255-1887
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Forest Lake Supercenter - (28.1 mi)
Photo Center
200 12th St Sw
Forest Lake MN 55025
651-464-9756
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Forest Lake Market Place - (28.2 mi)
Forest Lake Marketplace Between Cub Foods And Papa Murphy's Pizza
2009 W Broadway Ave
Forest Lake MN 55025
(651) 464-3000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6916 - Oak Park Heights - (31 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Osgood & Hwy 36
6061 Osgood Ave N
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
(651) 689-0046
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Oak Park Heights Supercenter - (31.8 mi)
Photo Center
5815 Norell Ave N
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
651-275-8954
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44