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Galesville, Wisconsin Passport Office Information


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

Galesville Main Post Office
16771 S Main St
Galesville WI, 54630

In Galesville, 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 Galesville 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 Galesville, 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 Galesville, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Galesville.

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 Galesville Wisconsin

Showing the single passport office in Galesville:

Galesville Main Post Office

16771 S Main St
Galesville, WI 54630

 

Other passport offices near Galesville Wisconsin

Winona Post Office - Winona - 12.7 Miles
Onalaska Post Office - Onalaska - 14 Miles
Trempealeau County Clerk of Court - Whitehall - 16 Miles
West Salem Post Office - West Salem - 16.9 Miles
LaCrosse WI Post Office - La Crosse - 17.8 Miles
Jackson County Clerk - Black River Falls - 24.5 Miles
Monroe County Clerk of Court - Sparta - 25.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Galesville

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 - 210.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 378 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 547.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 583.2 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 657.8 Miles



Galesville, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Galesville 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 Galesville 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 Galesville

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

Galesville Wisconsin, Trempealeau Wisconsin, Arcadia Wisconsin, Melrose Wisconsin, Fountain City Wisconsin, Taylor Wisconsin, West Salem Wisconsin, Stockton Minnesota, Montana Wisconsin, Bangor Wisconsin, Houston Minnesota, Lewiston Minnesota, Rushford Minnesota, Portland Wisconsin, Saint Charles Minnesota, Dover Minnesota, Lanesboro Minnesota, Augusta Wisconsin, Tomah Wisconsin, Chatfield Minnesota

Passport Expediting in Galesville, Wisconsin

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

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

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

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 Galesville, 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 Galesville?

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 Galesville

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 Galesville.

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

Walmart Winona Supercenter - (12.2 mi)
Photo Center
955 Frontenac Dr
Winona MN 55987
507-452-4726
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #7727 - Winona - (12.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mankato & Frontenac
750 Mankato Ave
Winona MN 55987
(507) 452-4076
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Onalaska Supercenter - (15.1 mi)
Photo Center
3107 Market Pl
Onalaska WI 54650
608-781-3960
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9214 - La Crosse - (15.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy 53 & George
2626 Rose St
La Crosse WI 54603
(608) 781-0791
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12456 - La Crosse - (15.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 16 & Cr Ph
4415 State Road 16
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 779-0939
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - La Crosse - (17.9 mi)
Located in downtown La Crosse between King Street & Jay Street, ground level of the Market Square Ramp
317 S 4th Street
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 782-6966
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3498 - La Crosse - (18.5 mi)
West Avenue South & Jackson Street
900 West Ave S
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 796-2058
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12455 - La Crosse - (20.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Losey & Mormon Coulee
3909 Mormon Coulee Rd
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 788-9700
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart La Crosse Supercenter - (20.9 mi)
Photo Center
4622 Mormon Coulee Rd
La Crosse WI 54601
608-788-9561
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Sparta Supercenter - (24.3 mi)
Photo Center
1600 W Wisconsin St
Sparta WI 54656
608-269-4508
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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