Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Chippewa Falls, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls, 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 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Chippewa Falls.
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 Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Showing the single passport office in Chippewa Falls:
Chippewa County Clerk |
711 N Bridge St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Other passport offices near Chippewa Falls Wisconsin
Eau Claire Main Office - Eau Claire - 10 MilesColfax Post Office - Colfax - 12.4 Miles
Boyd Post Office - Boyd - 17 Miles
Dunn County Clerk of Court - Menomonie - 19.5 Miles
City of Augusta, WI - Augusta - 22.2 Miles
Osseo Post Office - Osseo - 25.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Chippewa Falls
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 - 249 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 397 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 556.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 634.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 673.4 Miles
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls will need to visit a passport office.
* Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls
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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls
Residents of the following cities that are close to Chippewa Falls can consider using the passport office services in Chippewa Falls for their passport application sealing needs.
Altoona Wisconsin, Menomonie Wisconsin, Augusta Wisconsin, Dallas Wisconsin, Wilson Wisconsin, Rice Lake Wisconsin, Spring Valley Wisconsin, Montana Wisconsin, Baldwin Wisconsin, El Paso Wisconsin, Taylor Wisconsin, Cumberland Wisconsin, Hammond Wisconsin, Arcadia Wisconsin, Amery Wisconsin, Salem Wisconsin, Lake City Minnesota, New Richmond Wisconsin, Colby Wisconsin, Bay City Wisconsin
Passport Expediting in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Chippewa Falls. 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 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Chippewa Falls simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls.
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 Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Chippewa Falls
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 Chippewa Falls.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7966 - Chippewa Falls - (4.1 mi)Northeast Corner Of Woodward & Hwy 124
849 Woodward Ave
Chippewa Falls WI 54729
(715) 726-8540
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Chippewa Falls Supercenter - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
2786 Commercial Blvd
Chippewa Falls WI 54729
715-738-2432
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Eau Claire - (10.1 mi)
Photo Center
923 S Hastings Way
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 552-1100
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3497 - Eau Claire - (10.5 mi)
South Hastings Way & Brackett Street
1819 S Hastings Way
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 834-3121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10550 - Eau Claire - (10.5 mi)
Photo Center
2200 Bracket Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 839-0041
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1937 - Eau Claire - (11.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Craig & Hwy 12
1106 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire WI 54701
(715) 852-0063
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Eau Claire Supercenter - (11.9 mi)
Photo Center
3915 Gateway Dr
Eau Claire WI 54701
715-834-0662
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Menomonie Supercenter - (21.3 mi)
Photo Center
180 Cedar Falls Rd
Menomonie WI 54751
715-233-1368
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9514 - Menomonie - (21.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 12 & Pine
121 Pine Ave W
Menomonie WI 54751
(715) 235-9275
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10411 - Menomonie - (21.7 mi)
Photo Center
433 S Broadway
Menomonie WI 54751
(715) 235-5349
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99