Passport Acceptance Offices in Wyoming
Wyoming is the least-populous state in the nation, and its 52 passport acceptance offices are spread thin across 36 towns and every corner of the high plains and Rockies.
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📖 About Wyoming
Wyoming is the least-populous state in the nation, and its 52 passport acceptance offices are spread thin across 36 towns and every corner of the high plains and Rockies. Most sit inside U.S. Post Offices, county courthouses and clerk's offices — from the capital, Cheyenne, and Casper in the center to Gillette, Sheridan, Rock Springs, Cody and the resort town of Jackson near Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
Distances here are real: it is common to drive an hour or more between towns, so it pays to confirm an office's passport hours before setting out. Cheyenne, in Laramie County, has the largest concentration of offices, while western communities like Jackson serve a steady stream of international travelers heading to the national parks.
Wyoming has no passport agency of its own. If a trip sneaks up on you, the closest agency is Colorado's, over in Aurora near Denver — about two hours south of Cheyenne and a good deal farther from the western edge of the state. For a routine renewal or a first passport, though, the office nearest you is where to start.
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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
Most acceptance points out here are small-town post offices or a clerk's counter at the county courthouse, and hours can be thin — some take applications only a few days a week, or over the lunch stretch. In a state this spread out, a wasted drive stings, so phone ahead and confirm the office is open and taking walk-ins before you load up the truck.
Have your paperwork squared away first: your certified birth certificate or a prior passport as proof of citizenship, a photocopy of it, and a government photo ID. Anyone under 16 has to show up in person with both parents or guardians — plan the trip so everyone can go at once. If you're near Jackson or Cody, expect a wait through the summer when park traffic picks up; the shoulder seasons are quieter.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where do I go to apply for a passport in Wyoming?
You'll file at one of the state's 52 acceptance offices, scattered across 36 towns in 23 counties. In the least-populous state in the country, that often means the local post office or a county clerk's desk. Look up whichever office is closest on this page and give it a call first — small offices keep short hours.
Is there a passport agency somewhere in Wyoming?
No — Wyoming doesn't host one. The nearest full agency is the Colorado Passport Agency in Aurora, in the Denver metro, about two hours down I-25 from Cheyenne and closer to seven from the western corner near Jackson. It's reserved for people traveling soon, not routine applications.
Do I need an appointment for that Aurora agency?
Yes, and it isn't for everyday use. The Aurora agency runs by appointment only and takes only urgent travelers — trips within 14 days, or 28 days when you also need to secure a visa. For anything less time-sensitive, applying at a Wyoming acceptance office saves you the long haul south.
I'm headed to Yellowstone or Grand Teton — can I apply near the parks?
Yes. There are acceptance offices around the gateway towns, including Jackson and Cody, so park-bound travelers can file locally. Just know those spots get busy in the summer rush, and hours may be limited — call ahead and don't count on same-day service before a trip.
How soon will my passport show up?
Processing time is fixed nationally by the U.S. State Department, so it's the same in Wyoming as anywhere else — the state you apply in doesn't speed it up or slow it down. Current routine and expedited windows are listed further up this page; if your travel is close, weigh paying for expedited service.