Waukesha, Wisconsin Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Waukesha, WI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, Wisconsin and Expedited Passport service options for Waukesha.
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 Waukesha Wisconsin
Showing 2 passport offices in Waukesha:
 | Waukesha County Clerk |
1320 Pewaukee Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188
| Waukesha Post Office |
300 E Broadway
Waukesha, WI 53186
Other passport offices near Waukesha Wisconsin
Brookfield Post Office - Brookfield - 4.7 MilesPewaukee Post Office - Pewaukee - 4.8 Miles
New Berlin Post Office - New Berlin - 5.1 Miles
Muskego Post Office - Muskego - 7.1 Miles
Root River Branch Post Office, Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee - 7.3 Miles
Big Bend Post Office - Big Bend - 7.5 Miles
Wauwatosa Branch - Wauwatosa - 7.7 Miles
Hartland Post Office - Hartland - 8 Miles
Hales Corners - Hales Corners - 8.2 Miles
Butler Post Office - Butler - 8.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Waukesha
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 - 72.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 231.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 410.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 560.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 562.4 Miles
Waukesha, Wisconsin Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Waukesha, there is one less than 100 miles from Waukesha.
* 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 Waukesha
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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha
Residents of the following cities that are close to Waukesha can consider using the passport office services in Waukesha for their passport application sealing needs.
New Berlin Wisconsin, Brookfield Wisconsin, Muskego Wisconsin, Delafield Wisconsin, West Allis Wisconsin, Greenfield Wisconsin, Wauwatosa Wisconsin, Mukwonago Wisconsin, Greendale Wisconsin, Franklin Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, Oconomowoc Wisconsin, Glendale Wisconsin, Waterford Wisconsin, Shorewood Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay Wisconsin, Cudahy Wisconsin, Rochester Wisconsin, Mequon Wisconsin, Oak Creek Wisconsin
Passport Expediting in Waukesha, Wisconsin
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Waukesha. 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 Waukesha, Wisconsin
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Waukesha simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Waukesha 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 2 passport offices in Waukesha.
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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha, 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 72.6 miles from Waukesha, 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.
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 Waukesha.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5636 - Waukesha - (1 mi)Northeast Corner Of North & Madison
230 Madison St
Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 542-9935
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3883 - Waukesha - (1.4 mi)
Sunset & Tenny
221 E Sunset Dr
Waukesha WI 53189
(262) 542-3981
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3615 - Waukesha - (2 mi)
Moreland & Kossow Road
21325 E Moreland Blvd
Waukesha WI 53186
(262) 798-0223
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Waukesha Supercenter - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2000 S West Ave
Waukesha WI 53189
262-521-9940
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8947 - Waukesha - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
1130 W Sunset Drive
Waukesha WI 53189
(262) 446-5169
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7730 - Waukesha - (2.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Grandview & Silvernail
2700 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 542-2003
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8764 - Pewaukee - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
2135 Silvernail Road
Pewaukee WI 53188
(262) 513-9221
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pewaukee - (2.9 mi)
Corner Of Grandview Blvd & Silvernail Rd. Next To The Pick N Save
2108A Silvernail Rd
Pewaukee WI 53072
(262) 542-7500
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5466 - Waukesha - (3.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hwy Tt & Summit
601 Meadowbrook Rd
Waukesha WI 53188
(262) 549-2356
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6855 - Brookfield - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
17165 Bluemound Road
Brookfield WI 53005
(262) 797-9074
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99