Raleigh, Mississippi Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Raleigh, MS: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, Mississippi and Expedited Passport service options for Raleigh.
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 Raleigh Mississippi
Showing the single passport office in Raleigh:
 | Clerk of Circuit Court Smith County |
123 Main St.
Raleigh, MS 39153
Other passport offices near Raleigh Mississippi
Mize Post Office - Mize - 12.5 MilesJasper County, MS, Circuit Clerk - Bay Springs - 12.6 Miles
Magee Post Office - Magee - 16.9 Miles
Scott County Courthouse - Forest - 17.5 Miles
Simpson County Circuit Clerk - Mendenhall - 19.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Raleigh
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 - 130.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 230.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 277 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 332.2 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 371.7 Miles
Raleigh, Mississippi Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh will need to visit a passport office.
* Raleigh 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.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Raleigh
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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh
Residents of the following cities that are close to Raleigh can consider using the passport office services in Raleigh for their passport application sealing needs.
Gainesville Virginia, Haymarket Virginia, Nokesville Virginia, Centreville Virginia, Clifton Virginia, Chantilly Virginia, Aldie Virginia, Middleburg Virginia, Saint Louis Virginia, Herndon Virginia, Burke Virginia, Dale City Virginia, Sterling Virginia, Ashburn Virginia, Reston Virginia, Occoquan Virginia, Dumfries Virginia, Vienna Virginia, Dulles Town Center Virginia, Woodbridge Virginia
Passport Expediting in Raleigh, Mississippi
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Raleigh. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Raleigh, Mississippi
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Raleigh simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Raleigh contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Raleigh.
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 Raleigh to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Raleigh, 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 130.5 miles from Raleigh, 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.
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.
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 Raleigh.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Forest Supercenter - (16 mi)Photo Center
1309 Highway 35 S
Forest MS 39074
601-469-0118
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10805 - Magee - (17.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 11Th Ave & Hwy 49
1628 Simpson Highway 49
Magee MS 39111
(601) 849-4959
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Magee Supercenter - (17.3 mi)
Photo Center
1625 Simpson Hwy #49
Magee MS 39111
601-849-2212
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12536 - Forest - (17.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 35 & Hwy 80
219 N Woodland Dr
Forest MS 39074
(601) 469-3393
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Newton Supercenter - (24.5 mi)
Photo Center
231 Eastside Dr
Newton MS 39345
601-683-7074
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Laurel Supercenter - (28.5 mi)
Photo Center
1621 Highway 15 N
Laurel MS 39440
601-649-4522
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Brandon - (28.9 mi)
Photo Center
1490 W Government St
Brandon MS 39042
(601) 824-2221
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9037 - Laurel - (29.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt 15 & 5Th St
419 N 16Th Ave
Laurel MS 39440
(601) 425-5808
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5777 - Laurel - (29.3 mi)
Photo Center
501 North 16th Avenue
Laurel MS 39443
(601) 428-0408
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12822 - Brandon - (29.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Crossgates Blvd & Hwy 80
1790 W Government St
Brandon MS 39042
(601) 825-3473
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99