Pagosa Springs, Colorado Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Pagosa Springs, CO: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Pagosa Springs, Colorado 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs, there are (143) other passport offices in Colorado 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 Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Expedited Passport service options for Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs Colorado
Showing the single passport office in Pagosa Springs:
 | USPO - Pagosa Springs |
250 Hot Springs Blvd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Other passport offices near Pagosa Springs Colorado
Chama Post Office - Chama - 22.4 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Pagosa 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.
Colorado Passport Agency - 177.6 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 325.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 354.5 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 561.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 570.7 Miles
Pagosa Springs, Colorado Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Pagosa 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Pagosa Springs 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.
- 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs or any other city in Colorado 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Pagosa Springs can consider using the passport office services in Pagosa Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
South Fork Colorado, Antonito Colorado, Manassa Colorado, Center Colorado, Farmington New Mexico, Dallas Colorado, Crestone Colorado, San Juan New Mexico, Dolores Colorado, Española New Mexico, Pueblo Pintado New Mexico, Santa Cruz New Mexico, Peñasco New Mexico, Jemez Springs New Mexico, Angel Fire New Mexico, Rio En Medio New Mexico, Cleveland New Mexico, Cañon City Colorado, Florence Colorado
Passport Expediting in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs, Colorado
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Pagosa Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs, 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 Colorado Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 177.6 miles from Pagosa Springs, 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.
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 Pagosa Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Pagosa Springs Supercenter - (9.4 mi)Photo Center
211 Aspen Village Drive
Pagosa Springs CO 81147
970-731-9022
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Pagosa Springs - (9.8 mi)
In the City Market Shopping Center, 3 doors to the left.
135 Country Center Dr
Pagosa Springs CO 81147
(970) 731-8771
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Durango Supercenter - (46.4 mi)
Photo Center
1155 S Camino Del Rio
Durango CO 81303
970-259-8792
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Bodo Park - (47.1 mi)
Centennial Shopping Plaza
361 S Camino Del Rio
Durango CO 81303
(970) 385-9550
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10371 - Durango - (47.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Ave & 27Th St
2701 Main Ave
Durango CO 81301
(970) 385-1001
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #19273 - Durango - (47.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Camino Del Rio & 11Th St
28 Town Plaza
Durango CO 81301
(970) 247-5057
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Alamosa Supercenter - (50.8 mi)
Photo Center
3333 Clark St
Alamosa CO 81101
719-587-3802
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9912 - Alamosa - (51.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of West & Main
1203 Main St
Alamosa CO 81101
(719) 589-3165
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Farmington Supercenter - (64.9 mi)
Photo Center
4600 E Main St
Farmington NM 87402
505-326-0511
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4510 - Farmington - (65.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main & 30Th
4221 E Main St
Farmington NM 87402
(505) 325-1749
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99