Passport office in Des Moines, IA
9 places in and around Des Moines accept passport applications. Des Moines has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Minneapolis, about 235 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive.
Where to apply in Des Moines
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 9 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Des Moines. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Des Moines Post Office
0.6 mi1165 Second Ave, Des Moines, IA 50318 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:45am–3:30pm
(515) 283-7585 · Book appointment
Polk County Recorders Office
3.6 mi111 Court Ave,ste 250, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm
(515) 286-3160 · Book appointment
Ash Creek Station
6.3 mi3311 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
(515) 334-5683 · Book appointment
Johnston Post Office
8.1 mi5874 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–11am
(515) 303-8224 · Book appointment
Altoona Post Office
8.5 mi300 8th St. SE, Altoona, IA 50009 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:45pm
(515) 967-5374 · Book appointment
Norwalk Post Office
8.6 mi1105 High Rd., Norwalk, IA 50211 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–10:30am
(515) 981-5871 · Book appointment
Ankeny Post Office
9.4 mi1011 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(515) 963-8387 · Book appointment
Waukee Post Office
12.7 mi500 W Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(515) 987-5409 · Book appointment
Polk City Community Library
13.5 mi1500 W Broadway St, Polk, IA 50226 · Map
Tue 10am–6pm
Thu 10am–6:30pm
Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10:30am–12:30pm
(515) 984-6119 · 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 Des Moines that is about 235 miles away in a straight line, roughly a 5-hour drive, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Des Moines
Minneapolis, MN
~235 mi from Des Moines
Chicago, IL
~309 mi from Des Moines
Hot Springs, AR
~493 mi from Des Moines
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 Des Moines?
There are 9 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Des Moines, including Des Moines Post Office and Polk County Recorders Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Des Moines?
No. The nearest is the Minneapolis Passport Agency in Minneapolis, about 235 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Des Moines?
Not in Des Moines 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.