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Sparta, Kentucky Passport Office Information


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

Sparta KY 41086
101 Kentucky 467
Sparta KY, 41086

In Sparta, 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 Sparta 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 Sparta, 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 Sparta, Kentucky and Expedited Passport service options for Sparta.

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 Sparta Kentucky

Showing the single passport office in Sparta:

Sparta KY 41086

101 Kentucky 467
Sparta, KY 41086

 

Other passport offices near Sparta Kentucky

Switzerland County Clerk - Vevay - 8.6 Miles
Vevay Post Office - Vevay - 8.6 Miles
East Enterprise - East Enterprise - 11 Miles
Owenton Main Post Office - Owenton - 11.6 Miles
Ohio County Clerk of Circuit Court - Rising Sun - 13.7 Miles
Carrollton Main Post Office - Carrollton - 13.9 Miles
Walton Post Office - Walton - 15.4 Miles
Williamstown Post Office - Williamstown - 16.1 Miles
City of Independence - Independence - 20.4 Miles
Florence Post Office - Florence - 20.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Sparta

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.

Chicago Passport Agency - 227.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 232 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 298.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 366.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 370.2 Miles



Sparta, Kentucky Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Sparta 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 Sparta 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 Sparta

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

Union Kentucky, Monterey Kentucky, Aurora Indiana, Florence Kentucky, Independence Kentucky, Petersburg Kentucky, Erlanger Kentucky, Milton Kentucky, Eminence Kentucky, Ludlow Kentucky, Alexandria Kentucky, Hanover Indiana, Covington Kentucky, Dayton Kentucky, Melbourne Kentucky, Frankfort Kentucky, Moscow Ohio, Harrison Ohio, Norwood Ohio, Newtown Ohio

Passport Expediting in Sparta, Kentucky

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

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

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

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 Sparta, 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 Sparta?

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 Sparta

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 Sparta.

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

CVS #6813 - Vevay - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
703 East Main Street
Vevay IN 47043
(812) 427-3777
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Carrollton Supercenter - (11.9 mi)
Photo Center
200 Floyd Dr
Carrollton KY 41008
502-732-8695
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Dry Ridge Supercenter - (13.9 mi)
Photo Center
20 Ferguson Blvd
Dry Ridge KY 41035
859-824-0705
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9360 - Florence - (17.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Rte 42 & Braxton Rd
8820 Us Highway 42
Florence KY 41042
(859) 488-0884
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7648 - Florence - (18.3 mi)
Photo Center
8559 Us 42
Florence KY 41042
(859) 283-5362
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Florence - (18.7 mi)
Located At Weaver Rd And Us 42 Behind Burger King
8459 US 42
Florence KY 41042
(859) 746-1182
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5763 - Florence - (19.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Mall Road & Route 42
8193 Mall Rd
Florence KY 41042
(859) 525-6230
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1197 - Florence - (19.5 mi)
Photo Center
800 Heights Blvd
Florence KY 41042
(859) 568-7000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walgreens #6642 - Burlington - (19.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Taylor Dr & Burlington Pike
1747 Patrick Dr
Burlington KY 41005
(859) 586-8400
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10315 - Independence - (20.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Centennial Blvd & Madison Pike (Sr 17)
2005 Centennial Blvd
Independence KY 41051
(859) 363-3605
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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