Passport Acceptance Offices in Nebraska
Most of Nebraska's passport counters sit in the eastern third of the state, where the population is concentrated.
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📖 About Nebraska
Most of Nebraska's passport counters sit in the eastern third of the state, where the population is concentrated. The Omaha–Lincoln–Bellevue triangle along Interstate 80 holds the densest set of counters, with Offutt Air Force Base in Sarpy County adding a busy military-community office. Head into the metro suburbs and county seats nearby and you're rarely more than a short drive from a place that can take your application.
Travel west, though, and the offices scatter across long empty miles. Beyond Grand Island and Kearney the towns spread apart across the Platte Valley and the Sandhills, so counters at North Platte, Ogallala and their neighbors often serve a whole stretch of highway on their own. By the time you reach the Panhandle around Scottsbluff and Gering, the terrain — and everyday life — leans toward Colorado more than toward the eastern cities.
Because the offices are spread across such long distances, it pays to look up hours and confirm whether an appointment is needed before you set out. The east–west split also matters if you're ever in a hurry: for a rush case there is no passport agency inside Nebraska, so the nearest full agencies sit in neighboring states, and which one is closer depends on whether you start in the east or out on the western plains.
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📝 How applying works
Most passport acceptance offices are U.S. Post Offices, public libraries, and county or city clerk offices that act as official acceptance facilities. You apply in person using Form DS-11 if you are getting a passport for the first time, if your previous passport was lost, stolen, or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if you were under 16 when it was issued.
Fill out the form ahead of time but do not sign it — a passport agent must watch you sign. Some facilities accept walk-ins during set passport hours, while others require an appointment, so it is worth calling the office listed on your city’s page before you go.
🎒 What to bring
💳 Fees
| Service | To U.S. Dept. of State | To the facility |
|---|---|---|
| Adult passport book (age 16+) | $130 | $35 |
| Adult passport card (age 16+) | $30 | $35 |
| Adult book + card | $160 | $35 |
| Child passport book (under 16) | $100 | $35 |
| Child passport card (under 16) | $15 | $35 |
| Child book + card | $115 | $35 |
The application fee is paid to the U.S. Department of State; the $35 execution (acceptance) fee is paid to the facility where you apply. Expedited service adds $60, and faster return delivery is available for a small extra charge. Fees are set nationally and are the same at every acceptance office in the country.
⏱️ Processing times
As of 2026, routine passport applications take about 4–6 weeks to process, and expedited applications about 2–3 weeks, counted from the day the State Department receives your application. Add roughly 2 weeks for mailing on each end.
The busiest season runs from late winter through summer, so apply between October and December when you can. If you are traveling within 14 days, you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency rather than a local acceptance facility.
💡 Good to know
Nearly all of these counters are inside U.S. Post Offices, so their availability tracks postal hours — many take passport applicants only during set windows or by appointment, and some smaller towns offer just a few hours a week. A quick call ahead saves a wasted trip, especially in the rural west where the next office may be an hour down the road.
Children under 16 must apply in person with both parents or legal guardians present, and everyone needs to bring proof of citizenship plus a photo ID. If a counter near you doesn't shoot passport photos, a nearby pharmacy or shipping store usually can.