Albuquerque, New Mexico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Albuquerque, NM: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Albuquerque, New Mexico there are (11) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Albuquerque 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 11 passport offices in Albuquerque, there are (40) other passport offices in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico and Expedited Passport service options for Albuquerque.
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 Albuquerque New Mexico
Showing 11 passport offices in Albuquerque:
 | Steve Schiff Station |
9719 Candelaria Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
| USPS Downtown Station |
201 5th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
| Uptown Station |
2505 Graceland Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
| University Station |
115 Cornell Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
| Richard J. Pino Station |
4600 Paradise Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
| Manzano Station |
11600 Haines Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
| Kirtland AFB Branch |
F Ave SE & 2nd St SE
Albuquerque, NM 87116
| Main Window Office |
1135 Broadway Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
| Galleria Post Office |
20 1st Plaza Ctr NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
| Foothills Station |
13101 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
| Academy Station |
6255 San Antonio Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Other passport offices near Albuquerque New Mexico
Rio Rancho Branch Station - Rio Rancho - 6.9 MilesBernalillo Post Office - Bernalillo - 9.2 Miles
Cedar Crest Post Office - Cedar Crest - 10.4 Miles
Edgewood Post Office - Edgewood - 19.6 Miles
Los Lunas Post Office - Los Lunas - 22.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Albuquerque
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.
El Paso Passport Agency - 203.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 275.5 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 282.7 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 506.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 546.5 Miles
Albuquerque, New Mexico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque will need to visit a passport office.
* Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque or any other city in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
Residents of the following cities that are close to Albuquerque can consider using the passport office services in Albuquerque for their passport application sealing needs.
Rio Rancho New Mexico, Rio Rancho New Mexico, Peña Blanca New Mexico, Belen New Mexico, Jemez Springs New Mexico, Santa Fe New Mexico, Rio En Medio New Mexico, Española New Mexico, Santa Cruz New Mexico, San Juan New Mexico, Tecolotito New Mexico, Magdalena New Mexico, Pueblo Pintado New Mexico, Peñasco New Mexico, San Antonio New Mexico, Cleveland New Mexico, Angel Fire New Mexico, Cimarron New Mexico
Passport Expediting in Albuquerque, New Mexico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Albuquerque. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Albuquerque, New Mexico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Albuquerque simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Albuquerque 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, the downside to being in Albuquerque and needing a passport is that there is no regional passport office nearby. If you need a passport quickly, you will have limited options. With most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 11 passport offices in Albuquerque.
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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). There are no regional passport issuing offices within 200 miles. You might want to consider using a private passport courier that can expedite your passport application.
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 Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3367 - Albuquerque - (0.9 mi)Harper & Wyoming
8011 Harper Dr Ne
Albuquerque NM 87111
(505) 858-3134
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Academy And Wyoming - (1.1 mi)
Nw Corner Of Wyoming & Academy Next To Sushi And Sake
5901-J Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
(505) 821-8355
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9608 - Albuquerque - (1.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of San Pedro & Paseo Del Norte
6250 Paseo Del Norte Ne
Albuquerque NM 87113
(505) 217-2392
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #23 - Albuquerque - (1.3 mi)
San Mateo & Montgomery
5001 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque NM 87109
(505) 881-5210
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8918 - Albuquerque - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
4340 San Mateo Boulevard North East
Albuquerque NM 87110
(505) 884-0417
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Albuquerque Supercenter - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
8000 Academy Rd Ne
Albuquerque NM 87111
505-856-5370
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - La Cueva Town Center - (1.6 mi)
The UPS Store Around The Corner From Smith's. Just North of Starbucks In The La Cueva Town Center
8100 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87113
(505) 858-1600
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6121 - Albuquerque - (1.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Wyoming & Montgomery
8400 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque NM 87111
(505) 559-9134
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #116 - Albuquerque - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1420 N Renaissance Blvd Ne
Albuquerque NM 87107
(505) 345-9411
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #12004 - Albuquerque - (2.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ventura & Paseo Del Norte
8011 Ventura St Ne
Albuquerque NM 87109
(505) 217-2860
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99