Renewing, replacing, or applying for a new passport can be exhausting if you do not know what you are going to do and where to apply. There are many passport acceptance facilities in Kansas. Post offices, courthouses, public libraries, and county clerk’s offices work as passport acceptance facilities.

If you decided to go to a regional passport agency or a private expeditor, you could get your passport on the same day. In the end, you will get your passport for your next trip.

Gathering the Documents

It is essential to choose the correct form according to your unique circumstances. For example, first-time applicants must fill Form DS-11 while renewing your passport require another form. Also, the next steps differ.

After filling out the correct form, start gathering the necessary documents. The form will provide you with all the essential materials you should provide along with your application. Passport acceptance facilities accept only original or certified copies.

Once you collect all the documents, submit them. If you are applying for the first time, your application will not be accepted unless you applied in person. Otherwise, you have the option to apply via mail.

Applying for a Kansas Passport

Once you complete the form and make sure that you have all the necessary documents, choose a passport acceptance facility, and submit the papers and fees.

People usually choose post offices to submit their applications because they work for longer hours, and there are more post offices than any other passport acceptance facilities.

Make sure that you have all the documents because any missed material can delay processing your application. Also, if you did not apply in person, your application will not be accepted. It is better to call a post office if you are not 100% sure about the procedure.

Processing Options

Post Offices:

When you apply at a post office, you have two choices; either choosing routine service or expedited service. The difference between them is the processing time and fees.
Types of Service

Routine which takes 7 to 10 weeks

Expedited which takes 3 to 5 weeks, but will cost an extra $60

Notice that you must attach proof of travel along with your expedited application, but it is not necessary to apply this document along with your regular application.

Once your passport is finished, it will be sent to you via mail. After a few days, you will receive the other supporting documents. Do not throw away these documents; you may need them if you lost your passport.

Regional Passport Agency:

There are no regional passport agencies in Kansas. If you want to get your passport on the same day, you must apply at the nearest regional passport agency.

You must have an appointment first before paying a visit to a regional passport agency. Call the National Passport Center hotline at (877) 487-2778 to get a meeting. Regional passport agencies are Federal buildings, so read about the instructions of the building and follow them. The applicant only can attend the meeting.

American Passport

Americanpassport.com is an online passport expeditor with many years of passport processing. Regardless of where you live, you can get a passport according to when you need it. This online expeditor offers rush processing so you can get a passport in a day. Also, you will have additional processing options that range from the same day and up to two weeks.

So, if you need a passport for the first time (adult or child), replace an expired, damaged, lost or stolen one, speak with the agent about the process of getting your new document. 

How Does it Work?

Select Your Passport Type

As a customer, you get to choose from a list of the passport you will apply for. For example, will you apply as a first-time applicant, for a child passport, for a passport renewal, or to replace a lost or stolen passport.

Select the Processing Option

Then, you get the processing options. Will you need the passport the same day, in 2-7 days, or 10-15 days. The choices you select will determine the price you will pay.  

Provide Your Documents

You must provide a complete application that includes the form, supporting documents, and the fees. Package all the papers and send them by UPS or FedEx using overnight shipping. Include a prepaid envelope with your address to get your new passport.

Your Return Documents

Once Americanpassport.com receives your passport, it will be forwarded to you. Any package received without a prepaid envelope must pay for the return postage. You will receive all the supporting documents in the return envelope.