Forest Park, Georgia Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Forest Park, GA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, Georgia and Expedited Passport service options for Forest Park.
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 Forest Park Georgia
Showing the single passport office in Forest Park:
 | Forest Park USPS |
4989 Courtney Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
Other passport offices near Forest Park Georgia
Atlanta Main Post Office - Atlanta - 2.5 MilesOld National USPS - Atlanta - 4.7 Miles
East Point Branch USPS - Atlanta - 5.1 Miles
Riverdale Main Post Office - Riverdale - 5.2 Miles
Stockbridge Post Office - Stockbridge - 6.6 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Atlanta GA - Atlanta - 8.3 Miles
Central City Finance - Atlanta - 8.3 Miles
Ben Hill Station USPS - Atlanta - 8.4 Miles
Phoenix Postal Store - Atlanta - 8.6 Miles
Midtown Post Office - Atlanta - 10.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Forest Park
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 - 8.8 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 364 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 436.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 475.4 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 517.4 Miles
Forest Park, Georgia Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Forest Park, there is one less than 100 miles from Forest Park.
* 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 Forest Park
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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park
Residents of the following cities that are close to Forest Park can consider using the passport office services in Forest Park for their passport application sealing needs.
Forest Park Georgia, Morrow Georgia, Riverdale Georgia, Hapeville Georgia, College Park Georgia, East Point Georgia, Stockbridge Georgia, Atlanta Georgia, Union City Georgia, Fairburn Georgia, Clarkston Georgia, Buckhead Georgia, Hampton Georgia, Redan Georgia, Lithonia Georgia, Brookhaven Georgia, Palmetto Georgia, Mableton Georgia, Tucker Georgia, Peachtree City Georgia
Passport Expediting in Forest Park, Georgia
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Forest Park. 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 Forest Park, Georgia
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Forest Park simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Forest Park 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 Forest Park, 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 is only one passport office in Forest Park.
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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.8 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.
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 Forest Park.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2184 - Forest Park - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
1029 Forest Parkway
Forest Park GA 30297
(404) 608-0751
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6897 - Lake City - (1.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Jonesboro & Huie
5675 Jonesboro Rd
Lake City GA 30260
(678) 422-1808
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lake City - (1.9 mi)
Kroger Shopping Center
5656 Jonesboro Rd
Lake City GA 30260
(678) 422-1599
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Morrow Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
6065 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260
770-960-0660
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7622 - Riverdale - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
22 Upper Riverdale Road
Riverdale GA 30274
(770) 472-4566
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11758 - Riverdale - (3.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of State Road 85 & Main
6665 Highway 85
Riverdale GA 30274
(770) 907-6934
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #579 - Morrow Business Center - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
1700 Mount Zion Rd
Morrow GA 30260
(678) 201-0003
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Morrow - (3.9 mi)
Publix Shopping Center
2045 Mt Zion Rd
Morrow GA 30260
(770) 472-0102
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2088 - Morrow - (4 mi)
Photo Center
6716 Mount Zion Boulevard
Morrow GA 30260
(770) 960-0600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Ellenwood Supercenter - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
2940 Anvil Block Rd
Ellenwood GA 30294
404-361-6608
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44