Passport office in Waterloo, IA
4 places in and around Waterloo accept passport applications. Waterloo has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Minneapolis, about 178 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Waterloo
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 4 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Waterloo. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Waterloo Post Office
1.2 mi300 Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA 50701 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
(319) 274-2235 · Book appointment
Waterloo Public Library
1.2 miWaterloo Public Library, Waterloo, IA 50701 · Map
Mon–Thu 9am–6pm
Fri–Sat 9am–3pm
(319) 291-4476 · Book appointment
Black Hawk County Recorder
2.4 mi316 E. 5th Street,rm 208, Waterloo, IA 50703 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm
(319) 833-3012 · Book appointment
Cedar Falls Post Office
5.7 mi221 W 6 St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
(319) 266-4734 · 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 Minneapolis Passport Agency. From Waterloo that is about 178 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Waterloo
Minneapolis, MN
~178 mi from Waterloo
Chicago, IL
~245 mi from Waterloo
Detroit, MI
~474 mi from Waterloo
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 Iowa.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Waterloo?
There are 4 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Waterloo, including Waterloo Post Office and Waterloo Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Waterloo?
No. The nearest is the Minneapolis Passport Agency in Minneapolis, about 178 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Waterloo?
Not in Waterloo itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Minneapolis. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.