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Hazard, Kentucky Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Hazard, KY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Hazard Post Office
201 Black Gold Blvd
Hazard KY, 41701

In Hazard, Kentucky 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 Hazard 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 Hazard, there are (106) other passport offices in Kentucky 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 Hazard, Kentucky and Expedited Passport service options for Hazard.

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 Hazard Kentucky

Showing the single passport office in Hazard:

Hazard Post Office

201 Black Gold Blvd
Hazard, KY 41701

 

Other passport offices near Hazard Kentucky

Clerk of Circuit Court Leslie County - Hyden - 9.9 Miles
Hindman Post Office - Hindman - 12.9 Miles
Whitesburg Post Office - Whitesburg - 18.1 Miles
Office of the Mayor in Whitesburg - Whitesburg - 19.5 Miles
Clerk of Circuit Court Harlan County - Harlan - 24.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hazard

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 - 216.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 305.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 307.3 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 345.4 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 392.8 Miles



Hazard, Kentucky Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Hazard 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 Hazard 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 Hazard will need to visit a passport office.
* Hazard 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hazard

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 Hazard or any other city in Kentucky 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 Hazard 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 Hazard

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

Cumberland Kentucky, Saint Charles Virginia, Jenkins Kentucky, Big Stone Gap Virginia, Denver Kentucky, Ewing Virginia, Elkhorn City Kentucky, Pittsburg Kentucky, Harrogate Tennessee, Corbin Kentucky, Livingston Kentucky, Mount Carmel Tennessee, Tazewell Tennessee, Orlando Kentucky, Kingsport Tennessee, Cleveland Virginia, Berea Kentucky, Jellico Tennessee, Bristol Tennessee, Gilbert West Virginia

Passport Expediting in Hazard, Kentucky

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hazard. 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 Hazard, Kentucky

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hazard simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hazard 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 Hazard?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Hazard 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 Hazard.
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 Hazard 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 Hazard?

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 Hazard, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Hazard?

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 Hazard

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 Hazard.

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

CVS #6343 - Hazard - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
30 South Highway 15
Hazard KY 41701
(606) 436-3128
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10155 - Hazard - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
102 Village Lane
Hazard KY 41701
(606) 435-2363
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Hazard Supercenter - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
120 Daniel Boone Plz
Hazard KY 41701
606-487-0281
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Jackson Store - (20.1 mi)
Photo Center
1589 Kentucky / Hwy
Jackson KY 41339
866-733-2693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Whitesburg Store - (20.8 mi)
Photo Center
350 Whitesburg Plaza
Whitesburg KY 41858
606-633-4086
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Harlan Store - (26.1 mi)
Photo Center
201 Walton Road
Harlan KY 40831
606-573-9701
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6341 - Harlan - (26.4 mi)
Photo Center
533 Skidmore Drive
Harlan KY 40831
(606) 573-7334
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Manchester Store - (28 mi)
Photo Center
240 Manchester Square Shpg Ctr
Manchester KY 40962
800-539-7571
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Jonesville Supercenter - (31.3 mi)
Photo Center
468 Trade Center Ln
Jonesville VA 24263
276-346-2879
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Prestonsburg Store - (31.9 mi)
Photo Center
477 Village Dr
Prestonsburg KY 41653
866-733-2693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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