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Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center: Passport Office in Southeastern PA

Last Reviewed on January 26th, 2024


Location:
Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center
Address:
1000 W Valley Rd
 
Southeastern, PA 19399
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Friday
8:30AM - 1:30PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Southeastern.


Southeastern Passport Office: Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center Location Overview

Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Southeastern, PA you can go here for passport help. Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is a Postal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Southeastern. Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is located in County, Pennsylvania.

About Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center

Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Southeastern. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Southeastern, PA

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 17 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 81.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 96.5 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Chester County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 19397, 19398, 19399, 19333, 19087, 19312, 19080, 19088, 19301, 19089, 19482, 19484, 19085, 19028, 19073, 19406, 19493, 19494, 19495

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center?

Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

There is a regional passport office close to Southeastern. That will be your fastest option for passport issuance. The Philadelphia Passport Agency is only 17 miles away.

Does Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center charge for passports?

Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center is an acceptance agent, Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center will not be able to assist any further.

Does Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Southeastern to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center accept?

At Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Southeastern Processing and Distribution Center takes passport photos there, you can also pay for photos with the same payment methods. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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