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Vernon, Alabama Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Vernon, AL: Passport Offices & Application Process

Lamar County Circuit Clerk
330 1st Dr NE
Vernon AL, 35592

In Vernon, Alabama there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Vernon passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 1 passport office in Vernon, there are (89) other passport offices in Alabama from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Vernon, Alabama and Expedited Passport service options for Vernon.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Vernon Alabama

Showing the single passport office in Vernon:

Lamar County Circuit Clerk

330 1st Dr NE
Vernon, AL 35592

 

Other passport offices near Vernon Alabama

Circuit Clerk Fayette AL - Fayette - 12.4 Miles
Marion County Circuit Clerk - Hamilton - 22.2 Miles
Columbus Main Post Office - Columbus - 23.7 Miles
Clerk of Chancery Court Monroe County - Aberdeen - 24.7 Miles
Clerk of Chancery Court Lowndes County - Columbus - 25.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Vernon

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Atlanta Passport Agency - 182.8 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 251.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 253.9 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 442.8 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 444.4 Miles



Vernon, Alabama Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Vernon is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Vernon or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Vernon will need to visit a passport office.
* Vernon isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Vernon

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Vernon or any other city in Alabama or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Vernon are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Vernon

Residents of the following cities that are close to Vernon can consider using the passport office services in Vernon for their passport application sealing needs.

Guin Alabama, Caledonia Mississippi, Winfield Alabama, Detroit Alabama, Glen Allen Alabama, Reform Alabama, Amory Mississippi, Haleyville Alabama, Okolona Mississippi, Phil Campbell Alabama, Aliceville Alabama, Red Bay Alabama, Memphis Alabama, Northport Alabama, Belmont Mississippi, Houston Alabama, Houston Mississippi, Marietta Mississippi, Sumiton Alabama, Moundville Alabama

Passport Expediting in Vernon, Alabama

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Vernon. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Vernon, Alabama

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Vernon simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Vernon contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Vernon?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Vernon.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Vernon to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Vernon?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Vernon, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Atlanta Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 182.8 miles from Vernon, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Vernon?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

List of places to get passport photos in Vernon

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Vernon.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walmart Fayette Supercenter - (12.5 mi)
Photo Center
3186 Highway 171 N
Fayette AL 35555
205-932-2561
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Winfield Supercenter - (14.2 mi)
Photo Center
2575 Us Highway 43
Winfield AL 35594
205-487-2081
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Hamilton Supercenter - (20.8 mi)
Photo Center
1706 Military St S
Hamilton AL 35570
205-921-1130
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Amory Supercenter - (23.2 mi)
Photo Center
1515 Highway 278 E
Amory MS 38821
662-256-4262
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12750 - Amory - (24.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Boulevard & Highway 278
805 Highway 278 E
Amory MS 38821
(662) 256-9603
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2676 - Columbus - (24.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt 45 & 18Th Ave
1728 Highway 45 N
Columbus MS 39705
(662) 328-0747
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Columbus - (24.6 mi)
Kroger Shopping Center
1835 Hwy 45 N
Columbus MS 39705
(662) 243-2496
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Columbus Supercenter - (24.7 mi)
Photo Center
1913 Highway 45 N
Columbus MS 39705
662-327-6952
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #17341 - Aberdeen - (25.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Mississippi 145 & W Vine St
200 Highway 145 North
Aberdeen MS 39730
(662) 369-9311
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2038 - West Point - (32 mi)
Photo Center
25820 West Main Street
West Point MS 39773
(662) 494-4990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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