Medford, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Medford, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Medford, Wisconsin there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Medford 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 2 passport offices in Medford, there are (231) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Medford, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Medford.
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 Medford Wisconsin
Showing 2 passport offices in Medford:
 | Medford Post Office |
120 E Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
| Clerk of Court Taylor County |
224 S 2nd St
Medford, WI 54451
Other passport offices near Medford Wisconsin
Abbotsford Post Office - Abbotsford - 16.1 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Medford
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 - 233.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 362.8 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 516.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 655.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 704.6 Miles
Medford, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford will need to visit a passport office.
* Medford 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 Medford
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 Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Medford can consider using the passport office services in Medford for their passport application sealing needs.
Colby Wisconsin, Stratford Wisconsin, Tomahawk Wisconsin, Marshfield Wisconsin, Mosinee Wisconsin, Augusta Wisconsin, Park Falls Wisconsin, Altoona Wisconsin, Minocqua Wisconsin, Rice Lake Wisconsin, Dallas Wisconsin, Taylor Wisconsin, Nashville Wisconsin, Amherst Wisconsin, Menomonie Wisconsin, Melrose Wisconsin, Cumberland Wisconsin, Spooner Wisconsin, Marion Wisconsin, Arcadia Wisconsin
Passport Expediting in Medford, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Medford. 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 Medford, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Medford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Medford 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 Medford 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 are 2 passport offices in Medford.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Medford 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 Medford, 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 Medford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Medford Supercenter - (4.9 mi)Photo Center
1010 N 8th St
Medford WI 54451
715-748-9034
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10574 - Merrill - (31.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Center & 1St
101 N Center Ave
Merrill WI 54452
(715) 539-0218
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Merrill Supercenter - (32.7 mi)
Photo Center
505 S. Pine Ridge Avenue
Merrill WI 54452
715-539-8126
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Ladysmith Supercenter - (32.9 mi)
Photo Center
800 W 10th St S
Ladysmith WI 54848
715-532-2726
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Marshfield Supercenter - (33.1 mi)
Photo Center
2001 N Central Ave
Marshfield WI 54449
715-486-9235
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #13066 - Marshfield - (33.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Central Ave & Ives St
1012 N Central Ave
Marshfield WI 54449
(715) 384-9703
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13771 - Wausau - (35.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 17Th Ave & Sr 52
504 S 17Th Ave
Wausau WI 54401
(715) 848-8730
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7009 - Wausau - (36.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of First & Bridge
105 Central Bridge St
Wausau WI 54401
(715) 845-8279
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10172 - Wausau - (36.1 mi)
Photo Center
102 Central Bridge Street
Wausau WI 54401
(715) 842-0744
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Wausau Supercenter - (36.8 mi)
Photo Center
4300 Rib Mountain Dr
Wausau WI 54401
715-359-7194
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44