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Ocean Springs, Mississippi Passport Office Information


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

Ocean Springs Post Office
1581 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs MS, 39564

In Ocean Springs, Mississippi 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs, there are (105) 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 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 Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Expedited Passport service options for Ocean Springs.

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 Ocean Springs Mississippi

Showing the single passport office in Ocean Springs:

Ocean Springs Post Office

1581 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

 

Other passport offices near Ocean Springs Mississippi

Harrison Co. Chancery Clerk - Biloxi - 6.9 Miles
Biloxi Main Post Office - Biloxi - 6.9 Miles
Moss Point Post Office - Moss Point - 11.2 Miles
Harrison County Chancery Clerk - Gulfport - 17.5 Miles
Downtown Station - Gulfport - 17.7 Miles
Long Beach Post Office - Long Beach - 20.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ocean Springs

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 - 73.5 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 299.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 327.8 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 345.7 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 434.8 Miles



Ocean Springs, Mississippi Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Ocean Springs, there is one less than 100 miles from Ocean Springs.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ocean Springs

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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs

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

Ocean Springs Mississippi, Biloxi Mississippi, Gautier Mississippi, Beauvoir Mississippi, Moss Point Mississippi, Helena Mississippi, Gulfport Mississippi, Long Beach Mississippi, Grand Bay Alabama, Pass Christian Mississippi, Bayou La Batre Alabama, Waveland Mississippi, Dauphin Island Alabama, Prichard Alabama, Chickasaw Alabama, Saraland Alabama, Fairhope Alabama, Satsuma Alabama, Daphne Alabama, Spanish Fort Alabama

Passport Expediting in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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

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

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 is only one passport office in Ocean Springs.
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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs?

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 Ocean Springs, 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 73.5 miles from Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs?

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 Ocean Springs

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 Ocean Springs.

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

Walmart Ocean Springs Supercenter - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
3911 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs MS 39564
228-818-2649
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #18039 - Ocean Springs - (1.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Bienville Blvd & Ocean Springs Rd
3082 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs MS 39564
(228) 872-2646
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Ocean Springs - (1.7 mi)
Seashore Plaza Near At&T Call Center
2953 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs MS 39564
(228) 875-5616
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #5739 - Ocean Springs - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
2190 Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs MS 39564
(228) 875-2881
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10360 - Gautier - (5.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Vancleave Rd & Hwy90
2601 Highway 90
Gautier MS 39553
(228) 497-8110
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #47 - Diberville - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
12024 Lamey Bridge Rd
Diberville MS 39540
(228) 396-2858
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10909 - Diberville - (7.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Lamey Bridge Rd & Sangani Blvd
12007 Lamey Bridge Rd
Diberville MS 39540
(228) 392-2388
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Diberville - (7.6 mi)
Lakeview Village @ I10/I110
3586 Sangani Blvd
Diberville MS 39540
(228) 392-0322
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Diberville Supercenter - (7.6 mi)
Photo Center
3615 Sangani Blvd
Diberville MS 39540
228-396-9393
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #17035 - Diberville - (7.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Popps Ferry Rd & Diberville Blvd
4031 Popps Ferry Road
Diberville MS 39540
(228) 392-7310
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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