Bloomfield, New Mexico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Bloomfield, NM: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Bloomfield, New Mexico 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield, there are (60) 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 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 Bloomfield, New Mexico and Expedited Passport service options for Bloomfield.
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 Bloomfield New Mexico
Showing the single passport office in Bloomfield:
 | Bloomfield Post Office |
1108 W Broadway Ave
Bloomfield, NM 87413
Other passport offices near Bloomfield New Mexico
Farmington Main Post Office - Farmington - 17.4 MilesUSPO - Ignacio - Ignacio - 19 Miles
USPO - Arboles - Arboles - 22.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Bloomfield
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.
Colorado Passport Agency - 220.4 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 311.7 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 313.5 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 521.5 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 544.8 Miles
Bloomfield, New Mexico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield
Residents of the following cities that are close to Bloomfield can consider using the passport office services in Bloomfield for their passport application sealing needs.
Farmington New Mexico, Dolores Colorado, Pueblo Pintado New Mexico, South Fork Colorado, Dallas Colorado, Round Rock Arizona, Jemez Springs New Mexico, Window Rock Arizona, Blanding Utah, Chinle Arizona, San Juan New Mexico, Española New Mexico, Center Colorado, Santa Cruz New Mexico, Peña Blanca New Mexico, Ganado Arizona
Passport Expediting in Bloomfield, New Mexico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bloomfield. 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 Bloomfield, New Mexico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bloomfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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 is only one passport office in Bloomfield.
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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield, 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.
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 Bloomfield.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Farmington Supercenter - (16 mi)Photo Center
4600 E Main St
Farmington NM 87402
505-326-0511
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4510 - Farmington - (16.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main & 30Th
4221 E Main St
Farmington NM 87402
(505) 325-1749
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9067 - Farmington - (18.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Butler & 20Th
701 E 20Th St
Farmington NM 87401
(505) 326-3342
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Farmington Supercenter - (20.1 mi)
Photo Center
1400 W Main St
Farmington NM 87401
505-327-9337
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Durango Supercenter - (23.8 mi)
Photo Center
1155 S Camino Del Rio
Durango CO 81303
970-259-8792
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Bodo Park - (25.1 mi)
Centennial Shopping Plaza
361 S Camino Del Rio
Durango CO 81303
(970) 385-9550
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #19273 - Durango - (26.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Camino Del Rio & 11Th St
28 Town Plaza
Durango CO 81301
(970) 247-5057
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10371 - Durango - (27.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Ave & 27Th St
2701 Main Ave
Durango CO 81301
(970) 385-1001
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Pagosa Springs - (44.1 mi)
In the City Market Shopping Center, 3 doors to the left.
135 Country Center Dr
Pagosa Springs CO 81147
(970) 731-8771
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Pagosa Springs Supercenter - (44.7 mi)
Photo Center
211 Aspen Village Drive
Pagosa Springs CO 81147
970-731-9022
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44