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Whitesburg, Kentucky Passport Office Information


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

Whitesburg Post Office
71 Highway 119 S
Whitesburg KY, 41858

Office of the Mayor in Whitesburg
38 Main St
Whitesburg KY, 41858

In Whitesburg, Kentucky 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 Whitesburg 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 Whitesburg, there are (104) 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 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 Whitesburg, Kentucky and Expedited Passport service options for Whitesburg.

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 Whitesburg Kentucky

Showing 2 passport offices in Whitesburg:

Whitesburg Post Office

71 Highway 119 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858

Office of the Mayor in Whitesburg

38 Main St
Whitesburg, KY 41858


Other passport offices near Whitesburg Kentucky

Hindman Post Office - Hindman - 14 Miles
Wise County Clerk of Circuit Court - Wise - 15.6 Miles
Big Stone Gap Post Office - Big Stone Gap - 16.1 Miles
Hazard Post Office - Hazard - 18.3 Miles
Dickenson County Circuit Clerk's Office - Clintwood - 18.5 Miles
Clerk of Circuit Court Leslie County - Hyden - 25.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Whitesburg

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 - 215.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 294.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 312.2 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 360.7 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 391 Miles



Whitesburg, Kentucky Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Whitesburg 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 Whitesburg 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 Whitesburg

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

Jenkins Kentucky, Cumberland Kentucky, Big Stone Gap Virginia, Saint Charles Virginia, Elkhorn City Kentucky, Cleveland Virginia, Mount Carmel Tennessee, Kingsport Tennessee, Denver Kentucky, Ewing Virginia, Bristol Tennessee, Richlands Virginia, Harrogate Tennessee, Tazewell Tennessee, Saltville Virginia, Johnson City Tennessee, Gilbert West Virginia, Glade Spring Virginia, Man West Virginia, Pittsburg Kentucky

Passport Expediting in Whitesburg, Kentucky

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

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

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Whitesburg 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 are 2 passport offices in Whitesburg.
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 Whitesburg 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 Whitesburg?

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 Whitesburg, 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 Whitesburg?

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 Whitesburg

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 Whitesburg.

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

Walmart Whitesburg Store - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
350 Whitesburg Plaza
Whitesburg KY 41858
606-633-4086
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #3922 - Norton - (15.6 mi)
Photo Center
1128 Park Avenue Northwest
Norton VA 24273
(276) 679-4362
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Norton Supercenter - (15.8 mi)
Photo Center
780 Commonwealth Dr
Norton VA 24273
276-679-6833
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #6343 - Hazard - (18.3 mi)
Photo Center
30 South Highway 15
Hazard KY 41701
(606) 436-3128
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10155 - Hazard - (20.2 mi)
Photo Center
102 Village Lane
Hazard KY 41701
(606) 435-2363
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Hazard Supercenter - (20.2 mi)
Photo Center
120 Daniel Boone Plz
Hazard KY 41701
606-487-0281
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Jonesville Supercenter - (27.1 mi)
Photo Center
468 Trade Center Ln
Jonesville VA 24263
276-346-2879
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Pikeville - (27.1 mi)
Located In Weddington Plaza Behind Bob Evans Restaurant
4145 N Mayo Trail
Pikeville KY 41501
(606) 437-0546
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Pikeville Supercenter - (27.1 mi)
Photo Center
254 Cassidy Blvd
Pikeville KY 41501
606-432-0272
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Harlan Store - (29.2 mi)
Photo Center
201 Walton Road
Harlan KY 40831
606-573-9701
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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