Hatch, New Mexico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Hatch, NM: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Hatch, 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 Hatch 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 Hatch, 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 Hatch, New Mexico and Expedited Passport service options for Hatch.
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 Hatch New Mexico
Showing the single passport office in Hatch:
 | Hatch Post Office |
107 W Davis St
Hatch, NM 87937
Other passport offices near Hatch New Mexico
Las Cruces Commerce Station - Las Cruces - 25.1 MilesLas Cruces Main Post Office - Las Cruces - 25.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hatch
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 - 60.5 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 186.8 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 439.1 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 504.7 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 523.6 Miles
Hatch, New Mexico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Hatch 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 Hatch 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 Hatch will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Hatch, there is one less than 100 miles from Hatch.
* 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 Hatch
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 Hatch 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 Hatch 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 Hatch
Residents of the following cities that are close to Hatch can consider using the passport office services in Hatch for their passport application sealing needs.
Salem New Mexico, Doña Ana New Mexico, Mesilla New Mexico, Santa Clara New Mexico, Columbus New Mexico, Puerto Palomas Chihuahua, Ninguno Chihuahua, Las Palomas Chihuahua, Sunland Park New Mexico, Alfredo B. Bonfil (Lomas del Poleo) Chihuahua, Granjas la Unión Siglo XXI Chihuahua, Flores Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, Rancho Tres Palmas Chihuahua, Granja la Zaida (Las Palapas) Chihuahua, Rancho Osuna (El Milagro) Chihuahua, Misión en Acción Chihuahua, Sitio Luis Rey Chihuahua, Ladrillera Kilómetro 14 Chihuahua, Senecú Chihuahua
Passport Expediting in Hatch, New Mexico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hatch. 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 Hatch, New Mexico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hatch simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hatch 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 Hatch.
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 Hatch 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 Hatch, 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 El Paso Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 60.5 miles from Hatch, 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 Hatch.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #12469 - Las Cruces - (24.4 mi)Northwest Corner Of Motel & Picacho
2700 W Picacho Ave
Las Cruces NM 88007
(575) 523-0833
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - N Main St - (24.8 mi)
Across From Las Cruces Country Club In Albertsons Shopping Ctr
2521 N Main St
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 526-9235
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #7373 - Las Cruces - (24.8 mi)
Photo Center
3011 N. Main St
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 647-8878
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4421 - Las Cruces - (24.9 mi)
Main & Treviz
3100 N Main St
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 525-0298
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13927 - Las Cruces - (25.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Rinconada Blvd & Northrise Dr
3375 Rinconada Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88011
(575) 382-9100
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Las Cruces Supercenter - (25.5 mi)
Photo Center
3331 Rinconada Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88011
575-680-3778
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #10149 - Las Cruces - (25.6 mi)
Photo Center
940 N. Main Street
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 524-5900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Las Cruces Supercenter - (26.5 mi)
Photo Center
1550 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces NM 88005
575-523-9636
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11960 - Las Cruces - (26.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of El Paseo & Idaho
1256 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 525-8713
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - El Paseo - (26.7 mi)
Idaho Crossing Ctr Next To Mountain View Market And Planet Fitness
1300-G El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 523-2820
Price: Cost varies by location