Defuniak Springs, Florida Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Defuniak Springs, FL: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Defuniak Springs, Florida 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 Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs, there are (264) other passport offices in Florida 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 Defuniak Springs, Florida and Expedited Passport service options for Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs Florida
Showing the single passport office in Defuniak Springs:
 | Walton County Clerk of Court |
571 Us Highway 90 E
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Other passport offices near Defuniak Springs Florida
Crestview Post Office - Crestview - 18.8 MilesOkaloosa County Clerk of Court - Crestview - 19.4 Miles
Walton County Clerk of Court--Santa Rosa Beach - Point Washington - 21.4 Miles
Eglin Air Force Base Post Office - Valparaiso - 21.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Defuniak 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.
Atlanta Passport Agency - 203.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 205.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 414.5 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 434.3 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 478.9 Miles
Defuniak Springs, Florida Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Defuniak 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 Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Defuniak 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 Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs or any other city in Florida 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 Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Defuniak Springs can consider using the passport office services in Defuniak Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Freeport Florida, Florala Alabama, Niceville Florida, Valparaiso Florida, Eglin Village Florida, Samson Alabama, Seaside Florida, Seagrove Beach Florida, Destin Florida, Wright Florida, Fort Walton Beach Florida, Laguna Beach Florida, Opp Alabama, Libertyville Alabama, Hartford Alabama, Carolina Alabama, Sanford Alabama, Graceville Florida, Edgewater Gulf Beach Florida, Panama City Beach Florida
Passport Expediting in Defuniak Springs, Florida
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs, Florida
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Defuniak Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Defuniak 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, the downside to being in Defuniak Springs and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Defuniak 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 Defuniak 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 Defuniak Springs, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
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 Defuniak Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #9914 - Defuniak Springs - (4.2 mi)Northeast Corner Of Hwy 331 & Bob Sikes
1103 Us Highway 331 S
Defuniak Springs FL 32435
(850) 951-9880
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart De Funiak Springs Supercenter - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
1226 Freeport Hwy
De Funiak Springs FL 32435
850-892-3811
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Shoppes At Freeport - (15.1 mi)
Photo Center
16400 US Hwy 331 S
Freeport FL 32439
(850) 880-6098
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Niceville - (18.4 mi)
Photo Center
1512 E Johns Sims Pkwy
Niceville FL 32578
(850) 279-4030
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6978 - Niceville - (18.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of White Point & Hwy 20
4582 E Highway 20
Niceville FL 32578
(850) 897-1368
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Niceville Supercenter - (18.6 mi)
Photo Center
1300 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville FL 32578
850-389-3034
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #4612 - Niceville - (18.6 mi)
Photo Center
4562 Highway 20 East
Niceville FL 32578
(850) 897-8550
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6811 - Crestview - (18.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Ferdon (Sr 85) & Redstone
2350 S Ferdon Blvd
Crestview FL 32536
(850) 689-0447
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5178 - Niceville - (18.9 mi)
Photo Center
1096 John Sims Parkway
Niceville FL 32578
(850) 678-1257
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Crestview Supercenter - (18.9 mi)
Photo Center
3351 S Ferdon Blvd
Crestview FL 32536
850-682-2383
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44