Passport office in Wausau, WI
7 places in and around Wausau accept passport applications. Wausau has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Minneapolis, about 179 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive.
Where to apply in Wausau
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 7 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Wausau. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Marathon County Clerk
0 mi500 Forest Street,county Clerks Office, Wausau, WI 54403 · Map
Mon–Thu 7:30am–3pm
Fri 7:30am–11am
(715) 261-1500 · Book appointment
Marathon County Public Library
0 mi300 North First Street, Wausau, WI 54403 · Map
Wed 9am–8pm
Sat 9am–5pm
(715) 261-7200 · Book appointment
Wausau Post Office
0 mi235 Forest St., Wausau, WI 54403 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 9am–10am
(715) 261-4231 · Book appointment
Schofield Post Office
4.9 mi5404 Normandy St., Schofield, WI 54476 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Sat 9am–11am
(715) 359-3464 · Book appointment
Marathon Main Post Office
11.9 mi305 Walnut St., Marathon, WI 54448 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
(715) 443-2026 · Book appointment
Mosinee Post Office
13.2 mi408 2nd Street, Mosinee, WI 54455 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
Sat 8am–9:30am
(715) 693-2315 · Book appointment
Merrill Post Office
14.5 mi430 E. 2nd St., Merrill, WI 54452 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
(715) 539-3287 · 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 Wausau that is about 179 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 4-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Wausau
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 Wausau?
There are 7 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Wausau, including Marathon County Clerk and Marathon County Public Library. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Wausau?
No. The nearest is the Minneapolis Passport Agency in Minneapolis, about 179 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Wausau?
Not in Wausau 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.