West Des Moines
West Des Moines Passport Services
Need a passport fast in West Des Moines? Skip the 6–8 week wait. We expedite new passports, renewals, and replacements by mail in as few as 3 business days — guaranteed. No appointment, no agency trip.
- ✓ 3-day turnaround, guaranteed in writing
- ✓ Every document reviewed before submission
- ✓ Free FedEx overnight return shipping
The fast way vs. the slow way
Applying at the West Des Moines post office or a county acceptance facility means routine processing — often 6 to 8 weeks. The nearest passport agency requires an appointment and a trip into the city. Here's how that compares to expediting by mail with us.
The standard route
- •6–8 weeks routine, or 3–4 weeks "expedited" door-to-door
- •In-person appointment often required
- •No error review — a mistake means a restart
- •Agency same-day visits need a confirmed appointment and travel
Expedited by mail
- ✓As few as 3 business days, guaranteed
- ✓No appointment — done entirely by mail
- ✓We review every document before submission
- ✓Free FedEx overnight return shipping
How to get an expedited passport in West Des Moines
Choose & order online
Pick your passport type and speed, then complete our guided smart form. Print your organized application packet.
We review your documents
Our team double-checks your paperwork with you so it's correct before it ever reaches the passport agency.
Overnight it to us
Ship your packet with the prepaid label. We hand-carry it through the agency and return your passport fast.
A registered courier, not a middleman
State Dept. registered
An official Department of State courier since 1999.
3-day guarantee
Guaranteed expedited turnaround, in writing.
Error-proof review
We catch mistakes that cause government rejections.
BBB A+ accredited
25 years of spotless service.
Passport Services in West Des Moines, IA
Where to submit your application, get passport photos, and ship your documents. Call ahead to confirm hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Where to apply in West Des Moines
There is no acceptance facility in West Des Moines itself. These are the closest ones.
- WAUKEE POST OFFICE5.6 mi500 W HICKMAN RD, WAUKEE IA 50263By appointmentPhotos on-site
- ASH CREEK STATION6.2 mi3311 100TH ST, URBANDALE IA 50322By appointmentPhotos on-site
- NORWALK POST OFFICE7.4 mi1105 HIGH RD., NORWALK IA 50211By appointmentPhotos on-site
- 1165 SECOND AVE, DES MOINES IA 50318By appointmentPhotos on-site
- JOHNSTON POST OFFICE9.3 mi5874 MERLE HAY ROAD, JOHNSTON IA 50131By appointmentPhotos on-site
- 111 COURT AVE, DES MOINES IA 50313By appointmentPhotos on-site
- 800 COURT ST, ADEL IA 50003Photos on-site
- ANKENY POST OFFICE15 mi1011 N ANKENY BLVD, ANKENY IA 50023By appointmentPhotos on-site
Most acceptance facilities require an appointment. Bring your completed form, proof of citizenship, ID, and a photo.
Where to get passport photos near West Des Moines
- WAUKEE POST OFFICE5.6 mi500 W HICKMAN RD, WAUKEE IA 50263By appointmentPhotos on-site
- ASH CREEK STATION6.2 mi3311 100TH ST, URBANDALE IA 50322By appointmentPhotos on-site
- NORWALK POST OFFICE7.4 mi1105 HIGH RD., NORWALK IA 50211By appointmentPhotos on-site
- 1165 SECOND AVE, DES MOINES IA 50318By appointmentPhotos on-site
- JOHNSTON POST OFFICE9.3 mi5874 MERLE HAY ROAD, JOHNSTON IA 50131By appointmentPhotos on-site
- Cvs Pharmacy West Des MoinesIn West Des Moines5405 Mills CIVic Pkwy, West Des Moines IA 50266Photos on-site
- Cvs Pharmacy West Des MoinesIn West Des Moines1800 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines IA 50266Photos on-site
Photo service is not available at every location. Call ahead before you travel.
Where to ship your application from West Des Moines
- The Ups Store West Des MoinesIn West Des Moines2800 University Ave Ste 420, West Des Moines IA 50266
- The Ups Store West Des MoinesIn West Des Moines6750 Westown Pkwy 200, West Des Moines IA 50266
- The Ups Store West Des MoinesIn West Des Moines3775 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines IA 50265
West Des Moines passport FAQ
An expedited passport is identical to a standard one — it's simply rushed through the government facility so it's completed in days instead of weeks. It's the right choice when you have travel coming up sooner than routine processing allows.
Urgent Passport offers guaranteed expedited processing in as few as 3 business days. The post office's "expedited" service typically still takes 3 to 4 weeks.
Choose your service above and submit your order online. We email your document checklist immediately, review your paperwork with you, and you overnight it to us for expedited processing.
A new passport requires a certified birth certificate and a valid photo ID. A renewal requires your most recent passport, issued within the last 15 years and after age 16. We'll send you the exact checklist for your service.
Most local pharmacies and shipping or print shops offer passport photos in a few minutes — call ahead to confirm. You can also take one at home if it meets the State Department's requirements, which we'll walk you through.
That's exactly what we prevent. We review your paperwork with you over the phone before you ship it, so it arrives correct and avoids the delays a rejection would cause.
Yes. You can track status on our website, and we email updates as your application moves through processing.
Call (800) 573-3738 Monday–Friday, 8am–5:30pm EST, or submit your order anytime at urgentpassport.com.