Laramie WY Passport Guide: Facilities, DS-11 & DS-82 Steps

Getting a Passport in Laramie, WY

Laramie residents in Albany County face steady passport demand, fueled by University of Wyoming international students, faculty exchanges, and locals traveling to energy sector hubs, European summer conferences, or winter ski trips abroad. Peak seasons—spring breaks (April-June) and holidays (December-February)—spike appointments at limited local spots, often tying up slots for weeks. This guide streamlines the process with city-specific tips, official State Department checklists, and pitfalls like photo glare rejections or mismatched forms, helping you decide between DS-11 (in-person first-time) and DS-82 (mail renewal) upfront [1].

Wyoming's sparse facilities demand early planning; routine processing hits 6-8 weeks, stretching longer in peaks. Verify availability daily via official locators to sidestep delays [2].

Choosing the Right Passport Service

Pick your path based on history and urgency—wrong choices like mailing DS-11 trigger full re-applications.

• First-Time, Minors, Lost/Stolen/Damaged (DS-11): In-person only at acceptance facilities. Expect 10-20 minute reviews: staff verify docs, witness signature, collect fees. No mail [1].

• Renewal (DS-82): Mail-eligible if passport issued at 16+, undamaged, within 15 years. Skip if minor or damaged—revert to DS-11. Laramie mailing addresses work fine [3].

• Corrections/Name Changes: DS-82 by mail if renewal-eligible; DS-11 otherwise, with proof like marriage license.

Urgent (14 days out)? Denver Passport Agency (150+ miles away) requires itinerary proof; call 1-877-487-2778 [4]. Facilities forward routine apps—no on-site printing.

Eligibility and Basic Requirements

U.S. citizens/nationals need:

• Citizenship proof (original birth certificate + photocopy; Wyoming-issued from Cheyenne vital records [6]).
• Photo ID + copy (WY driver's license ideal).
• 2x2" color photo (head 1-1 3/8", white background, no glare/shadows—30% rejection rate [7]).
• Fees: $130 adult book application (to State Dept.), $35 execution (to facility); minors lower [1].

Minors <16: Both parents or notarized DS-3053/DS-5525 + relationship proof. Download unsigned forms at travel.state.gov [5].

Step-by-Step Checklist for In-Person Applications (DS-11)

1. Fill DS-11 online (travel.state.gov) or black ink; print single-sided, unsigned [1].
2. Original citizenship doc + copy (e.g., Albany County birth cert) [6].
3. ID copy; secondary proofs if needed [1].
4. Compliant

photos (CVS/Walgreens/USPS in Laramie, ~$15) [7]. 5. Separate payments: check/money order to "U.S. Department of State"; cash/check to facility [2]. 6. Book appointment (details below). 7. At facility: Present all, sign DS-11 on-site. Minors: parents/consent. 8. Track after 7-10 days at travel.state.gov [1].

Passport Acceptance Facilities in Laramie and Albany County

Wyoming lacks agencies; use these for DS-11 witnessing (routine 6-8 weeks). No walk-ins—book ahead, as UW-driven peaks fill calendars. Expect document scrutiny, oath, fee collection; photos/notary sometimes on-site. Search iafdb.travel.state.gov for updates [9].

• Albany County Clerk: 525 E. Hammond St., Laramie, WY 82072. (307) 721-2568. Handles DS-11; book via phone or albanycountywy.gov/156/County-Clerk. Call for hours/availability [8].
• Laramie Main Post Office: 307 S 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82070. (307) 742-6638. Photos available; schedule at tools.usps.com/schedule-passport-appointment or call. Check usps.com for wait times [2].
• University of Wyoming One-Stop Student Services: For students/faculty; assists forms/appointments (uwyo.edu). Confirm via campus locator [1].

Nearby: Cheyenne/Rawlins USPS if Laramie booked. Arrive 15 mins early with checklist.

Renewal by Mail (DS-82)

1. Complete/sign DS-82.
2. Old passport, photo, $130 fee (adult book).
3. Mail to: PO Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155 [3].

Not for minors/damaged. Track online; 6-8 weeks routine.

Processing Times and Expedited Options

• Routine: 6-8 weeks.
• Expedited (+$60): 2-3 weeks.
• Urgent (14 days): Denver agency + travel proof [1][4].

Laramie peaks (spring/winter) add 1-2 weeks; apply 3 months early. No local rush guarantees.

Special Considerations for Minors and UW Students

Minors: In-person DS-11, dual parental consent mandatory [5]. UW: One-Stop streamlines student apps, campus resources at uwyo.edu. International students—check visa ties.

Common Challenges

and Fixes

• Bookings: Slots gone in peaks; monitor USPS tool daily, call clerk early [2][8].
• Photos: Glare/shadows reject 30%; use template [7].
• Forms: DS-82 ineligible? DS-11 redo wastes time [3].
• Docs: Minors miss consent 20% of fails—triple-check.
• Delays: Seasonal surges; buffer 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Walk-ins in Laramie? No—appointments essential at clerk/USPS [2][8].

Timeline from Laramie? 6-8 weeks routine; peaks longer [1].

10-day travel? Denver agency, itinerary required: 1-877-487-2778 [4].

Renewal needs birth cert? No, if DS-82 eligible [3].

WY birth cert? Vital Records, Cheyenne [6].

UW expedited? Form help yes; processing standard [1].

Passport card? Land/sea only to Canada/Mexico [1].

Lost abroad? DS-64 + embassy new app [1].

Sources

[1] U.S. Department of State - Passports
[2] USPS - Passport Services
[3] U.S. Department of State - Renew by Mail
[4] U.S. Department of State - Passport Agencies
[5] U.S. Department of State - Children Under 16
[6] Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Records
[7] U.S. Department of State - Passport Photos
[8] Albany County Clerk
[9] State Dept Facility Search