Tucson, Arizona Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Tucson, AZ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Tucson, Arizona there are (13) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Tucson 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 13 passport offices in Tucson, there are (102) other passport offices in Arizona 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Tucson, Arizona and Expedited Passport service options for Tucson.
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 Tucson Arizona
Showing 13 passport offices in Tucson:
Tucson Rita Ranch |
8235 S Houghton Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
Tucson Mission Station |
315 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Tucson Oro Valley Station |
11900 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85737
Tucson Main Post Office |
1501 S Cherrybell Stravenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
Silverbell Station Post Office |
975 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
Tucson Downtown Station |
141 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
International Affairs Passport Facility |
935 N Tyndall Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
Tucson Desert Foothills Station |
1700 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
Sun Station |
2100 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
Pima County Juvenile Court |
2225 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Pima County Clerk of Court |
110 W Congress St, #131
Tucson, AZ 85701
Coronado Station Tucson |
255 N Rosemont Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
Rillito Post Office |
9799 N Casa Grande Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85743
Other passport offices near Tucson Arizona
Cortaro Post Office - Marana - 6.6 MilesSahuarita Municipal Court - Sahuarita - 24.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Tucson
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.
Western Passport Agency - 19.6 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 242.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 302.2 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 378.1 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 538.2 Miles
Tucson, Arizona Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Tucson, there is one less than 100 miles from Tucson.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Tucson
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 Tucson or any other city in Arizona 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 Tucson 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 Tucson
Residents of the following cities that are close to Tucson can consider using the passport office services in Tucson for their passport application sealing needs.
Marana Arizona, Casas Adobes Arizona, Oro Valley Arizona, South Tucson Arizona, Catalina Foothills Arizona, Sahuarita Arizona, Oracle Arizona, Green Valley Arizona, Vail Arizona, Eloy Arizona, Santa Rosa Arizona, Tubac Arizona, Coolidge Arizona, Casa Grande Arizona, Kearny Arizona, Sonoita Arizona, Benson Arizona, Patagonia Arizona, Aduana del Sásabe Sonora, Los Panchos Sonora
Passport Expediting in Tucson, Arizona
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Tucson. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Tucson, Arizona
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Tucson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Tucson contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 are 13 passport offices in Tucson.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Tucson to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Tucson, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Western Passport Agency, it's not too far from Tucson and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Tucson
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 Tucson.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7232 - Tucson - (5.7 mi)Southeast Corner Of Coachline & Twin Peaks
9250 N Coachline Blvd
Tucson AZ 85743
(520) 744-3217
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Marana Frys Shopping Center - (6.1 mi)
Marana, Az At The Corner Of Cortaro & Silverbell In Frys Shopping Center
7850 N Silverbell
Tucson AZ 85743
(520) 744-1999
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8420 - Marana - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
7740 North Cortaro Road
Marana AZ 85743
(520) 579-9918
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5156 - Tucson - (6.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Silverbell & Cortaro
7800 N Cortaro Rd
Tucson AZ 85743
(520) 572-8699
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Marana Supercenter - (6.6 mi)
Photo Center
8280 N Cortaro Rd
Marana AZ 85743
520-744-6726
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #431 - Nw Tucson - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
3901 W Costco Dr
Tucson AZ 85741
(520) 797-1980
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #7209 - Tucson - (8.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Thornydale & Ina
3800 W Ina Rd
Tucson AZ 85741
(520) 744-4708
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9273 - Tucson - (8.5 mi)
Photo Center
3785 West Ina Road, Ina And Thornydale
Tucson AZ 85741
(520) 744-1054
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - N Thornydale - (8.9 mi)
Bashas' Cortaro Plaza (Thornydale & Cortaro / Next To Bashas)
8340 N Thornydale
Tucson AZ 85741
(520) 744-1356
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3630 - Tucson - (9.1 mi)
Thornydale & Overton
9220 N Thornydale Rd
Tucson AZ 85742
(520) 579-9991
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99