Canton, Georgia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Canton, GA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Canton, Georgia there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Canton 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 2 passport offices in Canton, there are (208) 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 Canton, Georgia and Expedited Passport service options for Canton.
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 Canton Georgia
Showing 2 passport offices in Canton:
Canton Post Office |
2400 Riverstone Blvd
Canton, GA 30114
Superior Court Clerk Canton GA |
90 North St
Canton, GA 30114
Other passport offices near Canton Georgia
Sprayberry Branch USPS - Marietta - 13.1 MilesSuperior Court Clerk Jasper GA - Jasper - 14.1 Miles
Alpharetta Post Office - Alpharetta - 14.9 Miles
Superior Court Clerk (Forsyth Co) Cumming GA - Cumming - 15.2 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Forsyth GA - Cumming - 15.2 Miles
Cumming Post Office - Cumming - 15.2 Miles
Kennesaw Post Office - Kennesaw - 15.3 Miles
Acworth Main Post Office - Acworth - 15.4 Miles
Northridge USPS - Atlanta - 15.6 Miles
Mount Bethel Post Office - Marietta - 16.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Canton
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 - 28.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 384.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 428.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 453 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 482.6 Miles
Canton, Georgia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Canton, there is one less than 100 miles from Canton.
* 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 Canton
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 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Canton can consider using the passport office services in Canton for their passport application sealing needs.
Woodstock Georgia, Alpharetta Georgia, Roswell Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, Acworth Georgia, Johns Creek Georgia, Dunwoody Georgia, Sandy Springs Georgia, Peachtree Corners Georgia, Duluth Georgia, Norcross Georgia, Smyrna Georgia, Suwanee Georgia, Doraville Georgia, Chamblee Georgia, Buford Georgia, Brookhaven Georgia, Buckhead Georgia, Kingston Georgia, Tucker Georgia
Passport Expediting in Canton, Georgia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Canton. 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 Canton, Georgia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Canton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Canton 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 are 2 passport offices in Canton.
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 Canton 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 Canton, 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 Atlanta Passport Agency, it's not too far from Canton 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Canton
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 Canton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Canton Supercenter - (1.5 mi)Photo Center
1550 Riverstone Pkwy
Canton GA 30114
770-479-9334
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Riverstone Pkwy - (1.9 mi)
Left Off Exit 20 Off N 575 Next To Starbucks And Longhorns
1353 Riverstone Pkwy
Canton GA 30114
(770) 479-0314
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #7273 - Canton - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
129 Marietta Highway
Canton GA 30114
(770) 479-1806
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7340 - Canton - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 5 & County Hwy 140
120 Marietta Hwy
Canton GA 30114
(678) 880-0575
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7396 - Canton - (3.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of E Cherokee & Sr 140
6111 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton GA 30115
(770) 479-7039
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hickory Flat Hwy - (3.6 mi)
Hickory Flat Village Publix
6175 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton GA 30115
(770) 345-7151
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #7888 - Canton - (3.7 mi)
Photo Center
6120 Hickory Flat Highway
Canton GA 30115
(770) 720-0610
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Holly Springs Supercenter - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
2200 Holly Springs Parkway
Holly Springs GA 30115
770-213-6523
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #9981 - Canton - (4.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Canton Road (Hwy 5) & Prominence Point
101 Prominence Point Pkwy
Canton GA 30114
(770) 704-4045
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Prominence Point Pkwy - (4.2 mi)
Publix Shopping Center At I-575 & Holly Springs Rd
130 Prominence Point Pkwy
Canton GA 30114
(770) 720-9092
Price: Cost varies by location