Hot Springs, Arkansas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Hot Springs, AR: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs, Arkansas and Expedited Passport service options for Hot Springs.
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 Hot Springs Arkansas
Showing the single passport office in Hot Springs:
 | Hot Springs Main Office |
335 Section Line Rd
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Other passport offices near Hot Springs Arkansas
USPS HSV Retail Store - Hot Springs Village - 13.1 MilesMount Ida Post Office - Mt Ida - 25.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hot Springs
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 - 2.8 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 208.4 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 303.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 311.7 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 436.7 Miles
Hot Springs, Arkansas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Hot Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Hot Springs.
* 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 Hot Springs
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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Hot Springs can consider using the passport office services in Hot Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Amity Arkansas, Glenwood Arkansas, Norman Arkansas, Gurdon Arkansas, Ola Arkansas, Danville Arkansas, Houston Arkansas, Landmark Arkansas, Maumelle Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas, Dardanelle Arkansas, North Little Rock Arkansas, College Station Arkansas, Washington Arkansas, Sherwood Arkansas, Thornton Arkansas, Columbus Arkansas, White Hall Arkansas, Wooster Arkansas, Booneville Arkansas
Passport Expediting in Hot Springs, Arkansas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hot Springs. 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 Hot Springs, Arkansas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hot Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hot Springs contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Hot Springs, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Arkansas Passport Center, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Hot Springs.
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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Hot Springs residents, there is a regional passport facility only 2.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Arkansas Passport Center and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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 Hot Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12384 - Hot Springs - (0.9 mi)Northwest Corner Of Kinsey & Airport
1800 Airport Rd
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 760-2089
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hot Springs - (2.4 mi)
Wenston Plaza - Hwy 70 W Just East Of 270 Bypass Next To Subway
1018 Airport Rd Stes 104 & 106
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 760-6877
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Hot Springs - (3.6 mi)
South Of 270 Bypass Near St. Joe & Health Park Hospitals
1635 Higdon Ferry Rd
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 525-7447
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Hot Springs Supercenter - (3.7 mi)
Photo Center
1601 Albert Pike Rd
Hot Springs AR 71913
501-624-2596
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7283 - Hot Springs - (4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Airport Rd & Albert Pike Rd
1404 Albert Pike Rd
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 318-1248
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Hot Springs Supercenter - (4 mi)
Photo Center
4019 Central Ave
Hot Springs AR 71913
501-525-4479
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #3411 - Hot Springs - (4.3 mi)
Central & Martin Luther King Bypass
3631 Central Ave
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 623-4377
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10539 - Hot Springs - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
3630 Central Avenue
Hot Springs AR 71913
(501) 620-4332
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3425 - Hot Springs - (5.8 mi)
Grand Avenue & Malvern
159 E Grand Ave
Hot Springs AR 71901
(501) 624-5598
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Hot Springs Village Supercenter - (11.9 mi)
Photo Center
3604 N Highway 7
Hot Springs Village AR 71909
501-318-9733
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44