Passport Guide for Lewiston NE: Forms, Facilities, Fees & Steps

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Location: Lewiston, NE
Passport Guide for Lewiston NE: Forms, Facilities, Fees & Steps

Getting a Passport in Lewiston, NE

Last updated: October 2024. Fees, processing times, and facility details change; always verify on official U.S. State Department or USPS sites before applying.

Lewiston residents in rural Pawnee County, Nebraska, often travel to nearby Beatrice or Lincoln for passport services, as local options are limited. Demand peaks in spring/summer for Europe/Mexico vacations and winter breaks, plus student exchanges from UNL or family urgencies. Facilities book up fast—plan 4-6 weeks ahead to skip long drives on Highway 136. This guide details forms (DS-11 vs. DS-82), docs, photos, fees, timelines, and pitfalls like mismatched names causing 30% rejections.

Determine Which Passport Service You Need

Pick the right form upfront to avoid redo trips from Pawnee City.

Scenario Form In-Person? Key Eligibility
First-Time or Child Under 16 DS-11 Yes, at acceptance facility Never had U.S. passport; minors need both parents. [1]
Renewal DS-82 No (mail-in) Issued at 16+, last 15 years, undamaged, no name change. Common mistake: ineligible locals use DS-11, wasting time. [2]
Lost/Stolen/Damaged DS-64 (report) + DS-11/DS-82 Varies; urgent needs in-person Report first; abroad? Embassy. [3]
Name/Data Correction DS-5504 (free, within 1 year) Mail Otherwise, renew/new. [4]

Use the State Department's wizard for confirmation. [5] In Pawnee County, wrong forms mean 20-30 mile drives back.

Gather Required Documents and Fees

Incomplete docs top rejection lists—order Nebraska birth certificates early from DHHS vital records. [9]

All Applicants:

  • Citizenship: Original/certified birth certificate (state-issued long form), naturalization cert, or old passport + photocopies (plain paper).
  • ID: NE driver's license/military ID matching citizenship name exactly.
  • 2x2" color photo (6 months old). [7]
  • Form (unsigned for DS-11).

Minors Under 16: Both parents/guardians or DS-3053 notarized consent. [10]

Fees (2024; verify current): [8]

  • Adult book: $130 + $35 execution.
  • Child book: $100 + $35.
  • Card (Canada/Mexico/Caribbean land/sea): $30 adult/$15 child + execution.
  • Expedited: +$60 (2-3 weeks).
  • 1-2 day: Regional agency only (+fees).

Pay application fee to "U.S. Department of State" (check/money order); execution to facility (cash/card).

Passport Photos: Avoid Rejections

~25% apps rejected for photos

. Specs: 2x2", head 1-1⅜", white background, even light, neutral face, no glasses glare/uniforms/selfies. [11]

Local Tips: Try Pawnee City Post Office, Lewis Pharmacy (Table Rock), or CVS/Walgreens in Beatrice (30 miles). DIY? Use State photo tool. [12] Get 2-3 extras—staff reject imperfect ones on-site.

Passport Acceptance Facilities Near Lewiston

No facility in Lewiston (ZIP 68374)—nearest in Pawnee City (12 miles), Table Rock, or Beatrice (25-30 miles). Handles DS-11 new apps; renewals mail-only. Expect 15-30 min verification: staff check docs, oath, seal envelope—no on-site passports. Book appointments online/phone; no reliable walk-ins, especially peak mornings/Mondays. Bring extras, arrive early. [13]

Options (call to confirm hours/services/appointments):

  • Pawnee County District Court Clerk: 630 4th St, Pawnee City, NE 68420; 402-852-7235. [14]
  • Pawnee City Post Office: 308 Grant St, Pawnee City, NE 68420; 402-852-3515. [15][16]
  • Table Rock Post Office: 402-839-2241.
  • Beatrice Post Office: 835 W Elk St, Beatrice, NE; 402-223-3515. [17]

Search real-time: iafdb.travel.state.gov. Urgent (<14 days)? Omaha agency (2.5 hrs; appt + itinerary proof). [18][19]

Step-by-Step Checklist for DS-11 (New/Minor)

  1. Wizard check. [5]
  2. Docs + photocopies.
  3. Compliant photos (extras).
  4. Unsigned DS-11 (+DS-3053 if needed).
  5. Fees separated.
  6. Book appt (4-6 wks early).
  7. All appear (minors + parents).
  8. Sign/pay on-site.
  9. Get locator #; track online. [20]

DS-82 Renewal (Mail):

  1. Old passport + photo.
  2. Signed DS-82.
  3. Fees to State Dept.
  4. Mail to form address.
  5. Email/text updates.

What to Expect: 20-45 min appt; staff flag issues immediately.

Processing Times and Expedited Options

Service Time Cost Notes
Routine 6-8 wks (10-12 peaks) Standard Nebraska tourism delays. [17]
Expedited 2-3 wks +$60 Facilities/mail.
Urgent (<14 days) 1-3 days (life/death) or varies +fees Omaha agency only; proof needed—not for routine expedited. [19]

Buffer 2 wks extra for rural mail. Track: passportstatus.state.gov or 1-877-487-2778. [20]

Special Considerations for Minors and Urgent Travel

Minors: No hospital short-form birth certs—DHHS long-form only. Absent parent? Notarized DS-3053 or cou

rt order. [6][9][10] Exchange students: Check UNL for groups.

Urgent: Airlines need passport 72+ hrs pre-flight. Private couriers speed mail-ins.

Common Challenges and Fixes

  • Appt Shortages: Backup to Beatrice; call early.
  • DS-82 Ineligible: Old passport <15 yrs? DS-11 only.
  • Photo/Doc Rejects: Mismatched names, shadows—pros + proofs.
  • Delays: Vital records 2-4 wks; order now. [9]
  • Rural Drive: 30-60 min; peaks = lines/gas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Renew at Pawnee City PO? No—DS-82 mail only. [2]
Urgent timeline? Expedited 2-3 wks; <14 days Omaha w/ proof. [19]
No parental consent? Court order/DS-3053. [10]
NE birth cert? DHHS long-form. [9]
Track status? Online/locator or 1-877-487-2778. [20]
Lost abroad? DS-64 + embassy new. [3]
Card for Europe? No—book required. [8]
Full passport? Renew; no add-ons. [4]

Sources

[1] Passports: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
[2] Renew: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/renew.html
[3] Lost/Stolen: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/lost-stolen.html
[4] Corrections: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/change-correct.html
[5] Wizard: pptform.state.gov
[6] Citizenship Proof: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person/application-requirements.html
[7] Photo Requirements: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/photos/photo-composition.html
[8] Fees: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html
[9] NE Vital Records: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx
[10] Minors: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
[11] Photos: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/photos.html
[12] Photo Tool: tsg.phototool.state.gov
[13] Facility Search: iafdb.travel.state.gov
[14] Pawnee Clerk: pawneecounty.ne.gov/webpages/clerk/clerk.html
[15] USPS Passports: usps.com/international/passports.htm
[16] PO Locator: tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?locationType=passport&address=68420
[17] Beatrice PO: tools.usps.com (search)
[18] Processing Times: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html
[19] Omaha Agency: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies/omaha.html
[20] Track: passportstatus.state.gov

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