Sparks, Nevada Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Sparks, NV: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Sparks, Nevada 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 Sparks 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 Sparks, there are (60) 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 Sparks, Nevada and Expedited Passport service options for Sparks.
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 Sparks Nevada
Showing 2 passport offices in Sparks:
 | Sparks Main Post Office |
750 4th St
Sparks, NV 89431
| Sparks City Clerk's Office |
431 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Other passport offices near Sparks Nevada
Reno Main Post Office - Reno - 2.1 MilesUSAC/University of Nevada - Reno - Reno - 3.3 Miles
Peavine Station Post Office - Reno - 6.1 Miles
Steamboat Station - Reno - 6.7 Miles
Incline Village Branch - Incline Village - 20.1 Miles
Crystal Bay Post Office - Crystal Bay - 22 Miles
Carson City Post Office - Carson City - 22.9 Miles
Truckee Main Post Office - Truckee - 23.8 Miles
Fernley City Clerk's Office - Fernley - 23.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Sparks
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 - 162.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 334.8 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 427.4 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 496.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 615.7 Miles
Sparks, Nevada Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Sparks 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 Sparks 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 Sparks will need to visit a passport office.
* Sparks 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 Sparks
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 Sparks 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 Sparks 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 Sparks
Residents of the following cities that are close to Sparks can consider using the passport office services in Sparks for their passport application sealing needs.
Sparks Nevada, Dayton Nevada, Carson City Nevada, Fernley Nevada, Truckee California, Loyalton California, Genoa Nevada, Beckwourth California, Portola California, South Lake Tahoe California, Herlong California, Washington California, Markleeville California, Kirkwood California, La Porte California, Pollock Pines California, Colfax California, Georgetown California, Grass Valley California, Greenville California
Passport Expediting in Sparks, Nevada
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Sparks. 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 Sparks, Nevada
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Sparks simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Sparks 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 are 2 passport offices in Sparks.
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 Sparks 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 Sparks, 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 162.6 miles from Sparks, 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 Sparks.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Sparks - (0.5 mi)Photo Center
1100 Nugget Ave
Sparks NV 89431
(775) 376-1117
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8792 - Sparks - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
680 North Mccarran Boulevard, Mccarran And Prater
Sparks NV 89431
(775) 359-6808
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11227 - Sparks - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of El Rancho & Oddie
2299 Oddie Blvd
Sparks NV 89431
(775) 358-4721
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9170 - Sparks - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
2300 Oddie Boulevard
Sparks NV 89431
(775) 331-1242
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Reno Supercenter - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2425 E 2nd St
Reno NV 89502
775-359-8090
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Sparks - (1.7 mi)
Baring Village Shopping Center Across From Reed High School
1285 Baring Blvd
Sparks NV 89434
(775) 356-8000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #157 - Reno - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
2890 Northtowne Lane
Reno NV 89512
(775) 358-4238
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #3948 - Sparks - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
2878 Vista Boulevard
Sparks NV 89434
(775) 356-9708
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2474 - Sparks - (2.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Vista & D'andrea
3000 Vista Blvd
Sparks NV 89436
(775) 359-7044
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #646 - Sparks - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
4810 Galleria Pkwy
Sparks NV 89436
(775) 356-4400
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99