Big Bend, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Big Bend, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Big Bend, 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend, 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 Big Bend, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Big Bend.
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 Big Bend Wisconsin
Showing the single passport office in Big Bend:
Big Bend Post Office |
S86W22530 Edgewood Ave
Big Bend, WI 53103
Other passport offices near Big Bend Wisconsin
Muskego Post Office - Muskego - 3.7 MilesMukwonago Post Office - Mukwonago - 5.6 Miles
New Berlin Post Office - New Berlin - 6.9 Miles
Waterford Post Office - Waterford - 7.3 Miles
Waukesha Post Office - Waukesha - 7.3 Miles
Franklin Post Office - Franklin - 7.8 Miles
Hales Corners - Hales Corners - 7.9 Miles
Waukesha County Clerk - Waukesha - 8.1 Miles
Village of Rochester Clerk-Treasurer - Rochester - 8.8 Miles
Root River Branch Post Office, Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee - 9.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Big Bend
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 - 65.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 230.3 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 410.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 554 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 559.6 Miles
Big Bend, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Big Bend 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Big Bend, there is one less than 100 miles from Big Bend.
* 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 Big Bend
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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend
Residents of the following cities that are close to Big Bend can consider using the passport office services in Big Bend for their passport application sealing needs.
Muskego Wisconsin, Mukwonago Wisconsin, New Berlin Wisconsin, Waterford Wisconsin, Franklin Wisconsin, Rochester Wisconsin, Greenfield Wisconsin, Greendale Wisconsin, Brookfield Wisconsin, West Allis Wisconsin, Burlington Wisconsin, Wauwatosa Wisconsin, Delafield Wisconsin, Caledonia Wisconsin, Oak Creek Wisconsin, Cudahy Wisconsin, Springfield Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Wisconsin, Shorewood Wisconsin
Passport Expediting in Big Bend, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Big Bend. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Big Bend, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Big Bend simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Big Bend 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 Big Bend.
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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend, 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 Chicago Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 65.8 miles from Big Bend, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Big Bend
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 Big Bend.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7603 - Muskego - (2.8 mi)Southwest Corner Of Racine & Janesville
S79w18885 Janesville Rd
Muskego WI 53150
(262) 679-5894
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11636 - Muskego - (4.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sandalwood & Janesville
S70w15775 Janesville Rd
Muskego WI 53150
(414) 422-1359
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Muskego Supercenter - (5 mi)
Photo Center
W159s6530 Moorland Rd
Muskego WI 53150
414-209-0323
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Mukwonago Supercenter - (5 mi)
Photo Center
250 Wolf Run
Mukwonago WI 53149
262-363-2914
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7039 - Mukwonago - (5.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 83 & Fox
212 N Rochester St
Mukwonago WI 53149
(262) 363-5235
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Waukesha Supercenter - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
2000 S West Ave
Waukesha WI 53189
262-521-9940
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #1212 - New Berlin - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
15300 West Grange Ave
New Berlin WI 53151
(262) 599-7030
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #3883 - Waukesha - (6 mi)
Sunset & Tenny
221 E Sunset Dr
Waukesha WI 53189
(262) 542-3981
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8947 - Waukesha - (6.4 mi)
Photo Center
1130 W Sunset Drive
Waukesha WI 53189
(262) 446-5169
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7259 - New Berlin - (6.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Moorland & National
3855 S Moorland Rd
New Berlin WI 53151
(262) 784-4992
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99