Passport office in Appleton, WI
6 places in and around Appleton accept passport applications. Appleton has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Chicago, about 171 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Appleton
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 6 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Appleton. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Outagamie County Clerk of Courts
0.8 mi320 S. Walnut St., Appleton, WI 54911 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
(920) 832-5131 · Book appointment
Appleton Main Post Office
0.8 mi410 W. Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(920) 993-3055 · Book appointment
Grand Chute Postal Store
1.7 mi311 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton, WI 54913 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(920) 735-4966 · Book appointment
Menasha Post Office
5.1 mi84 Racine Street, Menasha, WI 54952 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
Sat 9:15am–11:15am
(920) 722-0340 · Book appointment
Kaukana Post Office
6.6 mi120 Doty St., Kaukana, WI 54130 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11am
(920) 766-5750 · Book appointment
Neenah Post Office
8.3 mi130 W. Franklin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(920) 725-0577 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Chicago Passport Agency. From Appleton that is about 171 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Appleton
Chicago, IL
~171 mi from Appleton
Minneapolis, MN
~244 mi from Appleton
Detroit, MI
~301 mi from Appleton
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Appleton?
There are 6 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Appleton, including Outagamie County Clerk of Courts and Appleton Main Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Appleton?
No. The nearest is the Chicago Passport Agency in Chicago, about 171 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Appleton?
Not in Appleton itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Chicago. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.