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Los Alamos, New Mexico Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Los Alamos, NM: Passport Offices & Application Process

Los Alamos Post Office
199 Central Park Sq
Los Alamos NM, 87544

In Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos, New Mexico and Expedited Passport service options for Los Alamos.

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 Los Alamos New Mexico

Showing the single passport office in Los Alamos:

Los Alamos Post Office

199 Central Park Sq
Los Alamos, NM 87544

 

Other passport offices near Los Alamos New Mexico

Santa Fe Post Office - Santa Fe - 21.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Los Alamos

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 - 240.2 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 244.8 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 310.6 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 507.2 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 567.3 Miles



Los Alamos, New Mexico Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos will need to visit a passport office.
* Los Alamos 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Los Alamos

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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos

Residents of the following cities that are close to Los Alamos can consider using the passport office services in Los Alamos for their passport application sealing needs.

Española New Mexico, Peña Blanca New Mexico, Jemez Springs New Mexico, Santa Cruz New Mexico, San Juan New Mexico, Rio En Medio New Mexico, Santa Fe New Mexico, Peñasco New Mexico, Rio Rancho New Mexico, Rio Rancho New Mexico, Cleveland New Mexico, Angel Fire New Mexico, Pueblo Pintado New Mexico, Tecolotito New Mexico, Belen New Mexico, Antonito Colorado, Cimarron New Mexico, Miami New Mexico, Manassa Colorado, Springer New Mexico

Passport Expediting in Los Alamos, New Mexico

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Los Alamos. 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 Los Alamos, New Mexico

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Los Alamos simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Los Alamos contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Los Alamos?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos.
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 Los Alamos to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Los Alamos?

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 Los Alamos, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Los Alamos?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Los Alamos?

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 Los Alamos.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #5994 - Espanola - (17.2 mi)
Photo Center
1202 N Riverside Dr
Espanola NM 87532
(505) 367-3594
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5157 - Espanola - (17.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Hwy 68 & Fairview
1115 N Riverside Dr
Espanola NM 87532
(505) 753-7005
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Espanola Supercenter - (17.4 mi)
Photo Center
1610 No. Riverside Drive
Espanola NM 87532
505-747-0432
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12005 - Santa Fe - (19.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of South Meadows & Airport
5721 Airport Rd
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 216-1492
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Santa Fe - (20.1 mi)
San Isidro Plaza II - Around The Corner From Sprouts
3201 Zafarano Dr
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 438-2427
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Santa Fe Supercenter - (20.3 mi)
Photo Center
5701 Herrera Drive
Santa Fe NM 87507
505-471-9685
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Santa Fe Store - (20.3 mi)
Photo Center
3251 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe NM 87507
505-474-4828
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #3934 - Santa Fe - (20.4 mi)
Richards & Cerrillos Road
3298 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 474-3507
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10227 - Santa Fe - (20.5 mi)
Photo Center
2907 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 471-4660
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #9269 - Santa Fe - (21.3 mi)
Photo Center
195 Paseo De Peralta
Santa Fe NM 87501
(505) 982-8787
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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