Las Cruces, New Mexico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Las Cruces, NM: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Las Cruces, New Mexico 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, there are (58) 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico and Expedited Passport service options for Las Cruces.
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 Las Cruces New Mexico
Showing 2 passport offices in Las Cruces:
 | Las Cruces Main Post Office |
201 E Las Cruces Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
| Las Cruces Commerce Station |
1180 Commerce Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Other passport offices near Las Cruces New Mexico
Anthony Main Post Office - Anthony - 15.3 MilesNorthgate Station - El Paso - 25.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Las Cruces
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 - 31.4 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 213.6 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 451.8 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 497.7 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 533.8 Miles
Las Cruces, New Mexico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Las Cruces, there is one less than 100 miles from Las Cruces.
* 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 Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces
Residents of the following cities that are close to Las Cruces can consider using the passport office services in Las Cruces for their passport application sealing needs.
Mesilla New Mexico, Doña Ana New Mexico, Sunland Park New Mexico, Alfredo B. Bonfil (Lomas del Poleo) Chihuahua, Granjas la Unión Siglo XXI Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, Flores Chihuahua, Rancho Tres Palmas Chihuahua, Senecú Chihuahua, Sitio Luis Rey Chihuahua, Rancho Osuna (El Milagro) Chihuahua, El Quemado [Corrales] Chihuahua, Misión en Acción Chihuahua, Ladrillera Kilómetro 14 Chihuahua, Salem New Mexico, Granja la Zaida (Las Palapas) Chihuahua, Resplandor de Vida Chihuahua, Socorro Texas, Sparks Texas, Las Ladrilleras Chihuahua
Passport Expediting in Las Cruces, New Mexico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Las Cruces. 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Las Cruces simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces.
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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the El Paso Passport Agency, it's not too far from Las Cruces and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
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 Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #11458 - Las Cruces - (6.2 mi)Southwest Corner Of Lohman & Roadrunner
3990 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces NM 88011
(575) 522-1457
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Las Cruces Supercenter - (6.8 mi)
Photo Center
571 Walton Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88001
575-523-2755
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7107 - Las Cruces - (6.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Walton & Lohman
2300 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 647-2506
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lohman Ave - (7.1 mi)
Arroyo Plaza Shopping Center Next To Mesilla Valley Kitchen/Verizon Wireless
2001 E. Lohman Ave
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 523-0083
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - El Paseo - (7.6 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 locationWalgreens #11960 - Las Cruces - (7.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of El Paseo & Idaho
1256 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 525-8713
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Las Cruces Supercenter - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
1550 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces NM 88005
575-523-9636
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Las Cruces Supercenter - (8.2 mi)
Photo Center
3331 Rinconada Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88011
575-680-3778
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #10149 - Las Cruces - (8.3 mi)
Photo Center
940 N. Main Street
Las Cruces NM 88001
(575) 524-5900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13927 - Las Cruces - (8.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Rinconada Blvd & Northrise Dr
3375 Rinconada Blvd
Las Cruces NM 88011
(575) 382-9100
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99