Benton, Arkansas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Benton, AR: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Benton, Arkansas 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 Benton 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 Benton, there are (66) other passport offices in Arkansas 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 Benton, Arkansas and Expedited Passport service options for Benton.
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 Benton Arkansas
Showing the single passport office in Benton:
 | Benton Post Office |
1425 Military Rd
Benton, AR 72015
Other passport offices near Benton Arkansas
Mabelvale Post Office - Mabelvale - 10.6 MilesLittle Rock Main Office - Little Rock - 18.9 Miles
North Little Rock Main Office - North Little Rock - 20 Miles
William F. Laman Public Library - North Little Rock - 20.1 Miles
USPS HSV Retail Store - Hot Springs Village - 24 Miles
Hot Springs Main Office - Hot Springs - 24.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Benton
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.
Arkansas Passport Center - 26 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 236.4 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 304.9 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 321.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 409.6 Miles
Benton, Arkansas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Benton, there is one less than 100 miles from Benton.
* 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 Benton
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 Benton or any other city in Arkansas 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 Benton 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 Benton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Benton can consider using the passport office services in Benton for their passport application sealing needs.
Landmark Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas, College Station Arkansas, North Little Rock Arkansas, Maumelle Arkansas, Sherwood Arkansas, Houston Arkansas, Jacksonville Arkansas, White Hall Arkansas, Cabot Arkansas, Wooster Arkansas, Austin Arkansas, Holland Arkansas, Greenbrier Arkansas, El Paso Arkansas, Springfield Arkansas, Ola Arkansas, Carlisle Arkansas, Beebe Arkansas, Amity Arkansas
Passport Expediting in Benton, Arkansas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Benton. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Benton, Arkansas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Benton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Benton 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 is only one passport office in Benton.
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 Benton 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 Benton, 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 Arkansas Passport Center, it's not too far from Benton 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.
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 Benton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #6959 - Benton - (0.2 mi)Northwest Corner Of Military Rd & Carpenter Rd
702 Military Rd
Benton AR 72015
(501) 860-7372
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Benton - (0.5 mi)
Military Plaza Near Sutherlands
1201 Military Rd
Benton AR 72015
(501) 778-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Benton Supercenter - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
17309 Interstate 30 S
Benton AR 72015
501-860-7610
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10240 - Bryant - (5.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Reynolds & Hwy 5
5500 Highway 5 N
Bryant AR 72022
(501) 847-7420
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10432 - Bryant - (5.4 mi)
Photo Center
3220 N. Reynolds Road
Bryant AR 72022
(501) 847-0803
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Bryant Supercenter - (5.6 mi)
Photo Center
400 Bryant Ave
Bryant AR 72022
501-847-6184
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #15792 - Little Rock - (10.3 mi)
Of 8815 Stagecoach Rd & X
8815 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock AR 72210
(501) 455-8080
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Little Rock Supercenter - (11.8 mi)
Photo Center
8801 Baseline Rd
Little Rock AR 72209
501-565-1851
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #3412 - Little Rock - (13.3 mi)
Baseline & Geyer Springs
5917 Baseline Rd
Little Rock AR 72209
(501) 565-7844
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Little Rock Supercenter - (13.3 mi)
Photo Center
2700 S Shackleford Rd
Little Rock AR 72205
501-223-9915
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44