Atlanta, Georgia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Atlanta, GA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Atlanta, Georgia there are (19) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Atlanta 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 19 passport offices in Atlanta, there are (174) other passport offices in Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia and Expedited Passport service options for Atlanta.
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 Atlanta Georgia
Showing 19 passport offices in Atlanta:
Glenridge Post Office |
5400 Glenridge Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Sandy Springs Postal Store |
227 Sandy Springs Pl NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Superior Court Clerk Atlanta GA |
136 Pryor St SW, #106
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phoenix Postal Store |
41 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Pharr Road Postal Store |
575 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Old National USPS |
2385 Godby Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
Northridge USPS |
1185 Hightower Trl
Atlanta, GA 30350
Howell Mill Post Office |
1984 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Northlake Postal Store |
3212 Northlake Pky NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Midtown Post Office |
1072 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
East Point Branch USPS |
2905 E Point St
Atlanta, GA 30344
Central City Finance |
183 Forsyth St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Buckhead Station |
3495 Buckhead Loop NE, #115
Atlanta, GA 30326
Brookhaven USPS |
3851 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Briarcliff Post Office |
3104 Briarcliff Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Broadview Station |
780 Morosgo Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Ben Hill Station USPS |
2260 Fairburn Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Atlanta Main Post Office |
3900 Crown Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30380
Akers Mill Postal Store |
2997 Cobb Pky SE, #300
Atlanta, GA 30339
Other passport offices near Atlanta Georgia
Windy Hill Finance - Marietta - 2.1 MilesSmyrna Post Office - Smyrna - 3.6 Miles
Gresham Road Station - Marietta - 5.9 Miles
Mount Bethel Post Office - Marietta - 6 Miles
Mableton Post Office - Mableton - 6.2 Miles
Marietta Main Post Office - Marietta - 6.5 Miles
Dunwoody Finance Post Office - Dunwoody - 8.1 Miles
Sprayberry Branch USPS - Marietta - 9.2 Miles
Decatur Post Office - Decatur - 9.7 Miles
Doraville Branch - Doraville - 9.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Atlanta
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 - 7.5 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 369.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 429.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 468.2 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 503.3 Miles
Atlanta, Georgia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Atlanta, there is one less than 100 miles from Atlanta.
* 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 Atlanta
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 Atlanta or any other city in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta
Residents of the following cities that are close to Atlanta can consider using the passport office services in Atlanta for their passport application sealing needs.
Smyrna Georgia, Buckhead Georgia, Sandy Springs Georgia, Brookhaven Georgia, Mableton Georgia, Dunwoody Georgia, Atlanta Georgia, Chamblee Georgia, Doraville Georgia, Austell Georgia, Roswell Georgia, Powder Springs Georgia, East Point Georgia, Clarkston Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, Tucker Georgia, Hapeville Georgia, College Park Georgia, Norcross Georgia, Peachtree Corners Georgia
Passport Expediting in Atlanta, Georgia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta, Georgia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Atlanta simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Atlanta 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 Atlanta, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Atlanta Passport Agency, 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 are 19 passport offices in Atlanta.
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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta, 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 Atlanta residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.5 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Atlanta Passport Agency 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Atlanta
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 Atlanta.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2089 - Atlanta - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
4300 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 170, Vinings Jubilee Shopping Center
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 433-9437
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Vinings - (0.4 mi)
Vinings Junction Shopping Center - 1 Mile South Cumberland Mall
4355 Cobb Pkwy
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 952-6681
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #19823 - Atlanta - (0.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Cumberland Pkwy & Paces Ferry Rd
2498 Cumberland Parkway Se
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 432-1533
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Paces Ferry Center Publix - (0.8 mi)
Vinings Crossing Shopping Center At Paces Ferry Road And I-285
2451 Cumberland Pkwy
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 436-7890
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #631 - Cumberland Mall - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
2900 Cumberland Mall Se
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 431-1700
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - The Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center - (1 mi)
We are a special hotel venue at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel At The Cobb Galleria, and are required to charge handling fees for drop off and pick up packages.
2450 Galleria Pkwy
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 303-3102
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Cumberland Marketplace - (1.2 mi)
Behind Starbucks & Walgreen's Across From Suntrust Park And The Battery Atlanta
2690 Cobb Parkway
Smyrna GA 30080
(770) 433-1031
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5902 - Smyrna - (1.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Cobb Pkwy. & Cumberland Blvd.
2670 Cobb Pkwy Se
Smyrna GA 30080
(770) 955-7453
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - West Paces Ferry Shopping Center - (2.1 mi)
West Paces Ferry And Northside Pkwy By Publix, Starbucks, Goldberg's And The Ok Cafe
1266 W Paces Ferry Rd
Atlanta GA 30327
(404) 841-9550
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2086 - Atlanta - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2014 Powers Ferry Road Northwest Suite 100, Parkwood Circle Shopping Plaza
Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 612-0958
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99