Rock Springs, Wyoming Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Rock Springs, WY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Rock Springs, Wyoming 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 Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs, there are (37) other passport offices in Wyoming 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 Rock Springs, Wyoming and Expedited Passport service options for Rock Springs.
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 Rock Springs Wyoming
Showing the single passport office in Rock Springs:
USPO - Rock Springs |
2829 Commercial Way
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Other passport offices near Rock Springs Wyoming
Sweetwater County District Court - Green River - 23.5 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Rock Springs
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.
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San Francisco Passport Agency - 660.7 Miles
Rock Springs, Wyoming Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
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 Rock Springs or any other city in Wyoming 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 Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Rock Springs can consider using the passport office services in Rock Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Rock Springs Wyoming, Atlantic City Wyoming, Mountain View Wyoming, Fort Bridger Wyoming, Naples Utah, Big Piney Wyoming, Boulder Wyoming, Hudson Wyoming, Dinosaur Colorado, Riverton Wyoming, Daniel Wyoming, Roosevelt Utah, Hayden Colorado, Tabiona Utah
Passport Expediting in Rock Springs, Wyoming
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs, Wyoming
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Rock Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs 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 is only one passport office in Rock Springs.
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 Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Rock Springs
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 Rock Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Rock Springs - (13.3 mi)Located On Service Road
1993 Dewar Dr
Rock Springs WY 82901
(307) 382-8228
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Rock Springs Supercenter - (13.3 mi)
Photo Center
201 Gateway Blvd
Rock Springs WY 82901
307-362-3387
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9092 - Rock Springs - (13.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Gateway Blvd & Dewar Dr
70 Gateway Blvd
Rock Springs WY 82901
(307) 382-2536
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12480 - Vernal - (74.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Us Hwy 40 & 500 South St
1316 W Highway 40
Vernal UT 84078
(435) 789-7936
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Vernal Supercenter - (75.2 mi)
Photo Center
1851 W Highway 40
Vernal UT 84078
435-781-8600
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Rawlins Supercenter - (79.1 mi)
Photo Center
2390 E Cedar St
Rawlins WY 82301
866-733-2693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10466 - Riverton - (89.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Federal & Sunset
845 N Federal Blvd
Riverton WY 82501
(307) 857-6023
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Riverton Supercenter - (90 mi)
Photo Center
1733 N Federal Blvd
Riverton WY 82501
307-857-7055
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Craig Supercenter - (90.6 mi)
Photo Center
2000 W Victory Way
Craig CO 81625
970-824-5360
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11617 - Craig - (91 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Green St And Stout & Victory Way
750 W Victory Way
Craig CO 81625
(970) 824-0155
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99