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Jackson, Mississippi Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Jackson, MS: Passport Offices & Application Process

North Station
4040 Northview Dr
Jackson MS, 39206

Jackson GMF (Downtown)
401 E South St
Jackson MS, 39201

In Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 Jackson, there are (103) other passport offices in Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi and Expedited Passport service options for Jackson.

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 Jackson Mississippi

Showing 2 passport offices in Jackson:

North Station

4040 Northview Dr
Jackson, MS 39206

Jackson GMF (Downtown)

401 E South St
Jackson, MS 39201


Other passport offices near Jackson Mississippi

Ridgeland Post Office - Ridgeland - 7.8 Miles
Brandon Main Post Office - Brandon - 9 Miles
Florence MS Post Office - Florence - 9.1 Miles
Brandon Reservoir - Brandon - 9.6 Miles
Rankin County Chancery Clerk's Office - Brandon - 10.1 Miles
Madison Co., MS, Chancery Clerk - Canton - 20.9 Miles
Simpson County Circuit Clerk - Mendenhall - 25.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Jackson

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.

New Orleans Passport Agency - 140.4 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 196.1 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 304.6 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 307 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 336 Miles



Jackson, Mississippi Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Jackson or any other city in Mississippi 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 Jackson 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 Jackson

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

Jackson Mississippi, Pearl Mississippi, Richland Mississippi, Clinton Mississippi, Florence Mississippi, Ridgeland Mississippi, Madison Mississippi, Raymond Mississippi, Crystal Springs Mississippi, Utica Mississippi, Magee Mississippi, Wesson Mississippi, Cary Mississippi, Bay Springs Mississippi, Richmond Louisiana, Newton Mississippi, Little Rock Mississippi, Tucker Mississippi, Hollandale Mississippi, McComb Mississippi

Passport Expediting in Jackson, Mississippi

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

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

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 are 2 passport offices in Jackson.
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 Jackson 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 Jackson?

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 Jackson, 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 New Orleans Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 140.4 miles from Jackson, 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 Jackson?

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 Jackson

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 Jackson.

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

Walgreens #5098 - Jackson - (1.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of State & Fortification
955 N State St
Jackson MS 39202
(601) 969-5388
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19297 - Jackson - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner W Woodrow Wilson Ave & Livingston Rd
380 W Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson MS 39213
(601) 713-1130
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7517 - Jackson - (2.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Ellis Ave & Robinson Rd
977 Ellis Ave
Jackson MS 39209
(601) 944-9965
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3918 - Pearl - (3.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Pemberton Rd & Us Hwy 80
3189 Highway 80 E
Pearl MS 39208
(601) 664-0641
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4997 - Jackson - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
305 Meadowbrook Road
Jackson MS 39206
(601) 362-7970
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5746 - Pearl - (3.7 mi)
Photo Center
3201 Highway 80 East
Pearl MS 39208
(601) 939-0834
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #16089 - Jackson - (3.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of State & Meadowbrook
310 Meadowbrook Rd
Jackson MS 39206
(601) 362-6409
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7184 - Jackson - (4.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Robinson Rd & Mcdowell Rd
2896 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson MS 39204
(601) 371-7350
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5878 - Richland - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
915 Highway 49 South
Richland MS 39218
(601) 939-3970
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Jackson - (4.4 mi)
Interstate 55 & Northside Dr - Next To Hibbet Sports
1220 E Northside Dr
Jackson MS 39211
(769) 257-5761
Price: Cost varies by location


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