Racine, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Racine, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Racine, Wisconsin there are (4) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Racine 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 4 passport offices in Racine, there are (227) 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 Racine, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Racine.
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 Racine Wisconsin
Showing 4 passport offices in Racine:
 | Racine Main Office |
603 Main St
Racine, WI 53403
| West Racine |
1300 Perry Ave
Racine, WI 53406
| Racine County Clerk |
730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
| Four Mile Station |
2635 4 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53404
Other passport offices near Racine Wisconsin
Sturtevant Post Office - Sturtevant - 3.8 MilesKenosha County Administration Bldg - Kenosha - 6 Miles
Kenosha Post Office - Kenosha - 6.1 Miles
Pleasant Prairie - Pleasant Prairie - 9.8 Miles
Oak Creek Post Office - Oak Creek - 12.5 Miles
Bristol Post Office - Bristol - 12.6 Miles
South Milwaukee - South Milwaukee - 13.6 Miles
Zion Postal Office - Zion - 14.1 Miles
Zion Township - Zion - 14.4 Miles
Franklin Post Office - Franklin - 15.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Racine
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 - 49.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 212.1 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 394.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 539.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 551 Miles
Racine, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Racine, there is one less than 100 miles from Racine.
* 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 Racine
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 Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine
Residents of the following cities that are close to Racine can consider using the passport office services in Racine for their passport application sealing needs.
Caledonia Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, Oak Creek Wisconsin, Zion Illinois, Salem Wisconsin, Franklin Wisconsin, Cudahy Wisconsin, Greendale Wisconsin, Antioch Illinois, Waterford Wisconsin, Rochester Wisconsin, Greenfield Wisconsin, Gurnee Illinois, Muskego Wisconsin, Burlington Wisconsin, West Allis Wisconsin, New Berlin Wisconsin, North Chicago Illinois, Wauwatosa Wisconsin, Fox Lake Illinois
Passport Expediting in Racine, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Racine. 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 Racine, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Racine simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Racine 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 are 4 passport offices in Racine.
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 Racine 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 Racine, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Chicago Passport Agency, it's not too far from Racine and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Racine.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7437 - Racine - (0.7 mi)Southeast Corner Of Lathrop & Durand
3825 Durand Ave
Racine WI 53405
(262) 554-8686
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10533 - Racine - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
3915 Durand Avenue
Racine WI 53405
(262) 554-0035
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5417 - Racine - (1.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 31 & Hwy 11
6125 Durand Ave
Racine WI 53406
(262) 554-6116
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Racine - (1.8 mi)
Across From Regency Mall Near T.J. Maxx
2310 S Green Bay Rd
Racine WI 53406
(262) 554-7337
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Sturtevant Supercenter - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
3049 S Oakes Rd
Sturtevant WI 53177
262-598-8532
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #2927 - Racine - (2.1 mi)
Washington Avenue & Ohio
4810 Washington Ave
Racine WI 53406
(262) 635-0181
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3022 - Racine - (2.9 mi)
North Memorial Drive & State Street
819 N Memorial Dr
Racine WI 53404
(262) 637-4900
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9606 - Racine - (3.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Green Bay & Spring
4901 Spring St
Racine WI 53406
(262) 886-9643
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9363 - Racine - (3.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Douglas & Yout
1920 Douglas Ave
Racine WI 53402
(262) 633-4948
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9605 - Kenosha - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of 30Th Ave & 18Th St
1810 30Th Ave
Kenosha WI 53144
(262) 551-8812
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99