Rhinelander, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Rhinelander, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Rhinelander.
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 Rhinelander Wisconsin
Showing 2 passport offices in Rhinelander:
 | Oneida County Clerk of Court |
One Courthouse Square
Rhinelander, WI 54501
| Rhinelander Post Office |
156 S Courtney St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Other passport offices near Rhinelander Wisconsin
Eagle River Post Office - Eagle River - 16.2 MilesVilas County Clerk of Court - Eagle River - 16.5 Miles
Saint Germain Post Office - St Germain - 16.8 Miles
Forest County Clerk of Court - Crandon - 19 Miles
Tomahawk Post Office - Tomahawk - 19.9 Miles
Minocqua Post Office - Minocqua - 20.4 Miles
Woodruff Post Office - Woodruff - 21.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Rhinelander
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 - 238.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 336.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 478.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 678.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 687.5 Miles
Rhinelander, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander will need to visit a passport office.
* Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander
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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander
Residents of the following cities that are close to Rhinelander can consider using the passport office services in Rhinelander for their passport application sealing needs.
Nashville Wisconsin, Tomahawk Wisconsin, Minocqua Wisconsin, Park Falls Wisconsin, Kingsford Michigan, Mosinee Wisconsin, Wakefield Michigan, Ironwood Michigan, Stratford Wisconsin, Colby Wisconsin, Marion Wisconsin, Clintonville Wisconsin, Marshfield Wisconsin, Amherst Wisconsin, Carney Michigan, Peshtigo Wisconsin, New London Wisconsin, Seymour Wisconsin, Mason Wisconsin, Ishpeming Michigan
Passport Expediting in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Rhinelander. 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 Rhinelander, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Rhinelander simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander.
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 Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, 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 Rhinelander.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7880 - Rhinelander - (2 mi)Northeast Corner Of Cr C & Bus Hwy 8
421 S Eisenhower Pkwy
Rhinelander WI 54501
(715) 369-1079
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Rhinelander Supercenter - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2121 Lincoln St
Rhinelander WI 54501
715-362-7850
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12545 - Eagle River - (16.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 45 & Wall
108 W Wall St
Eagle River WI 54521
(715) 479-1069
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #1158 - Woodruff - (21 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 51 & Hwy 47
900 1St Ave
Woodruff WI 54568
(715) 358-7084
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Minocqua Supercenter - (21.4 mi)
Photo Center
8760 Northridge Way
Minocqua WI 54548
715-358-8636
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Antigo Supercenter - (30.5 mi)
Photo Center
200 E State Highway 64
Antigo WI 54409
715-627-1157
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6153 - Antigo - (30.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 45 & Hwy 64
2204 Neva Rd
Antigo WI 54409
(715) 627-7430
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Merrill Supercenter - (31.4 mi)
Photo Center
505 S. Pine Ridge Avenue
Merrill WI 54452
715-539-8126
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10574 - Merrill - (31.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Center & 1St
101 N Center Ave
Merrill WI 54452
(715) 539-0218
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10172 - Wausau - (42.8 mi)
Photo Center
102 Central Bridge Street
Wausau WI 54401
(715) 842-0744
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99