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Germantown, Wisconsin Passport Office Information


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

Germantown Post Office
W156N11301 Pilgrim Rd
Germantown WI, 53022

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

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 Germantown Wisconsin

Showing the single passport office in Germantown:

Germantown Post Office

W156N11301 Pilgrim Rd
Germantown, WI 53022

 

Other passport offices near Germantown Wisconsin

Menomonee Falls Post Office - Menomonee Falls - 3 Miles
Sequoia Retail Post Office - Milwaukee - 6.2 Miles
Cedarburg Post Office - Cedarburg - 6.7 Miles
Fred John Post Office - Milwaukee - 7.9 Miles
Butler Post Office - Butler - 8 Miles
Grafton Post Office - Grafton - 8.1 Miles
North Milwaukee - Milwaukee - 9.6 Miles
Brookfield Post Office - Brookfield - 10.5 Miles
Pewaukee Post Office - Pewaukee - 10.7 Miles
Wauwatosa Branch - Wauwatosa - 11.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Germantown

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 - 84 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 229.5 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 405.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 563.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 574.4 Miles



Germantown, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Germantown, there is one less than 100 miles from Germantown.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Germantown

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 Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown

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

Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, Mequon Wisconsin, Jackson Wisconsin, Cedarburg Wisconsin, Glendale Wisconsin, Brookfield Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay Wisconsin, Wauwatosa Wisconsin, Hartford Wisconsin, Shorewood Wisconsin, West Allis Wisconsin, New Berlin Wisconsin, Delafield Wisconsin, Kohler Wisconsin, Greenfield Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Wisconsin, Greendale Wisconsin, Muskego Wisconsin, Cudahy Wisconsin, Franklin Wisconsin

Passport Expediting in Germantown, Wisconsin

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

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

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 Germantown.
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 Germantown 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 Germantown?

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 Germantown, 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 84 miles from Germantown, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Germantown?

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 Germantown

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 Germantown.

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

UPS Store - Germantown - (0.7 mi)
Germantown Marketplace
N112 W16298 Mequon Rd
Germantown WI 53022
(262) 345-0943
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5427 - Germantown - (0.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Pilgrim & Mequon
W156n11261 Pilgrim Rd
Germantown WI 53022
(262) 253-9720
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Germantown Supercenter - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
W190n9855 Appleton Ave
Germantown WI 53022
262-250-1164
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Costco Store #1209 - Menomonee Falls - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
W162n9235 Pershing Ave
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
(262) 946-6060
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #4996 - Menomonee Falls - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
N83 W15550 Appleton Avenue
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
(262) 253-5056
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5002 - Menomonee Falls - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Pilgrim & Appleton
N83w15701 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
(262) 251-3890
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Menomonee Falls - (4.5 mi)
Same Mall As Big Lots & Joann Fabrics Behind Us & Anchor Banks
N78 W14573 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
(262) 251-1551
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #4884 - Thiensville - (5.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Main & Freistadt
278 N Main St
Thiensville WI 53092
(262) 242-3451
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11676 - Jackson - (6.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Industrial & Hwy 60
N168w21330 Main St
Jackson WI 53037
(262) 677-1702
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8775 - Cedarburg - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
Highway C Pioneer And Washington Avenue
Cedarburg WI 53012
(262) 377-6090
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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