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Reno, Nevada Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Reno, NV: Passport Offices & Application Process

Steamboat Station
75 McCabe Dr
Reno NV, 89511

USAC/University of Nevada - Reno
1664 N Virginia St, #Ms 323
Reno NV, 89503

Reno Main Post Office
2000 Vassar St
Reno NV, 89502

Peavine Station Post Office
1580 Grand Point Way
Reno NV, 89523

In Reno, Nevada there are (4) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Reno 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 4 passport offices in Reno, there are (56) other passport offices in Nevada 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 Reno, Nevada and Expedited Passport service options for Reno.

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 Reno Nevada

Showing 4 passport offices in Reno:

Steamboat Station

75 McCabe Dr
Reno, NV 89511

USAC/University of Nevada - Reno

1664 N Virginia St, #Ms 323
Reno, NV 89503

Reno Main Post Office

2000 Vassar St
Reno, NV 89502

Peavine Station Post Office

1580 Grand Point Way
Reno, NV 89523


Other passport offices near Reno Nevada

Sparks Main Post Office - Sparks - 8.8 Miles
Sparks City Clerk's Office - Sparks - 8.8 Miles
Truckee Main Post Office - Truckee - 17 Miles
Incline Village Branch - Incline Village - 17.5 Miles
Crystal Bay Post Office - Crystal Bay - 18.8 Miles
Tahoe City Post Office - Tahoe City - 23.7 Miles
Carson City Post Office - Carson City - 24.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Reno

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.

San Francisco Passport Agency - 156 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 336.6 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 430.1 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 494.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 622.2 Miles



Reno, Nevada Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Reno or any other city in Nevada 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 Reno 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 Reno

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

Sparks Nevada, Loyalton California, Truckee California, Carson City Nevada, Dayton Nevada, Beckwourth California, Portola California, Fernley Nevada, Genoa Nevada, South Lake Tahoe California, Herlong California, Washington California, La Porte California, Kirkwood California, Markleeville California, Colfax California, Grass Valley California, Pollock Pines California, Georgetown California, Greenville California

Passport Expediting in Reno, Nevada

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

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

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 4 passport offices in Reno.
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 Reno 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 Reno?

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 Reno, 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 San Francisco Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 156 miles from Reno, 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 Reno?

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 Reno

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 Reno.

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

CVS #9841 - Reno - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1695 Robb Drive
Reno NV 89523
(775) 746-5600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Reno Supercenter - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
5260 W 7th St
Reno NV 89523
775-624-2088
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - N McCarran Blvd - (3.5 mi)
Canyon Shopping Center, N McCarran Blvd and Mae Anne Ave
10580 N McCarran Blvd
Reno NV 89503
(775) 746-3988
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #2658 - Reno - (3.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Mccarran & Mae Ann
10370 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno NV 89503
(775) 746-4809
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #8806 - Reno - (5 mi)
Photo Center
1250w 7th Street
Reno NV 89503
(775) 747-6658
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Keystone Square Shopping Center - (5.1 mi)
Off I-80 at the corner of 5th and Keystone, next to Savemart
561 Keystone Ave
Reno NV 89503
(775) 322-5105
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9168 - Reno - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
1119 California Avenue
Reno NV 89509
(775) 323-0701
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5295 - Reno - (5.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Virginia & Maple
750 N Virginia St
Reno NV 89501
(775) 337-8703
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - W Plumb Ln - (6 mi)
Plumgate Plaza Plumblane & Arlington Ave
550 W Plumb Ln
Reno NV 89509
(775) 828-6226
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #9964 - Reno - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
170 Lemmon Drive
Reno NV 89506
(775) 677-4884
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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