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Ellijay, Georgia Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Ellijay, GA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Superior Court Clerk Ellijay GA
1 Broad St
Ellijay GA, 30540

In Ellijay, Georgia 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay, there are (210) 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 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 Ellijay, Georgia and Expedited Passport service options for Ellijay.

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 Ellijay Georgia

Showing the single passport office in Ellijay:

Superior Court Clerk Ellijay GA

1 Broad St
Ellijay, GA 30540

 

Other passport offices near Ellijay Georgia

Superior Court Clerk Jasper GA - Jasper - 12 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Blue Ridge GA - Blue Ridge - 13 Miles
Chatsworth Post Office - Chatsworth - 17 Miles
Dawson County Clerk of Superior Court - Dawsonville - 21.9 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Dahlonega GA - Dahlonega - 24.7 Miles
Canton Post Office - Canton - 24.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ellijay

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 - 54.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 401.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 427.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 436.7 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 457.7 Miles



Ellijay, Georgia Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Ellijay 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Ellijay, there is one less than 100 miles from Ellijay.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ellijay

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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay 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 Ellijay

Residents of the following cities that are close to Ellijay can consider using the passport office services in Ellijay for their passport application sealing needs.

Resaca Georgia, Adairsville Georgia, Plainville Georgia, Young Harris Georgia, Woodstock Georgia, Helen Georgia, Kingston Georgia, East Cleveland Tennessee, Alpharetta Georgia, Acworth Georgia, Roswell Georgia, Buford Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, Charleston Tennessee, Hopewell Tennessee, Johns Creek Georgia, Suwanee Georgia, Duluth Georgia, Harrison Tennessee, Chickamauga Georgia

Passport Expediting in Ellijay, Georgia

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Ellijay. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Ellijay, Georgia

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Ellijay simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Ellijay contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Ellijay?

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 Ellijay.
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 Ellijay to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.

For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Ellijay?

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 Ellijay, 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 Atlanta Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 54.6 miles from Ellijay, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Ellijay?

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 Ellijay

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 Ellijay.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Ellijay - (1.6 mi)
Village Crossing Shopping Ctr @ Intersection Hwy 515 & 1st Ave
96 Craig St
Ellijay GA 30540
(706) 698-4877
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart East Ellijay Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
88 Highland Xing
East Ellijay GA 30540
706-635-1193
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7736 - East Ellijay - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
601 Howard Simmons Road
East Ellijay GA 30540
(706) 635-2500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Jasper Supercenter - (11.6 mi)
Photo Center
1100 Old Philadelphia Rd
Jasper GA 30143
706-301-9130
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Jasper - (12 mi)
Across Hwy 515 From The Home Depot, North Of Hwy 53, In shopping center behind Dunkin' Donuts.
744 Noah Dr
Jasper GA 30143
(706) 253-4238
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10121 - Jasper - (12.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Burnt Mountain Road & Hwy 53 (Church Street)
199 E Church St
Jasper GA 30143
(706) 253-9237
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3392 - Jasper - (12.2 mi)
Photo Center
266 East Church Street
Jasper GA 30143
(706) 692-3423
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Blue Ridge Supercenter - (13.8 mi)
Photo Center
97 Commerce Drive
Blue Ridge GA 30513
706-632-9515
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7701 - Blue Ridge - (14.3 mi)
Photo Center
30 Orvin Lance Connector
Blue Ridge GA 30513
(706) 632-8097
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10798 - Chatsworth - (17.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 411 & Hwy 52
1101 N 3Rd Ave
Chatsworth GA 30705
(706) 517-1354
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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