Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Roanoke Rapids, NC: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids, there are (139) other passport offices in North Carolina 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 Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Roanoke Rapids.
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 Roanoke Rapids North Carolina
Showing the single passport office in Roanoke Rapids:
 | Roanoke Rapids Post Office |
725 Roanoke Ave
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Other passport offices near Roanoke Rapids North Carolina
Jackson Post Office - Jackson - 14.4 MilesBrunswick Circuit Court Clerk - Lawrenceville - 21.1 Miles
Clerk of Superior Court Warren County - Warrenton - 21.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Roanoke Rapids
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.
Washington Passport Agency - 152.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 243.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 311.5 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 339.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 364.3 Miles
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids will need to visit a passport office.
* Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids
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 Roanoke Rapids or any other city in North Carolina 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids
Residents of the following cities that are close to Roanoke Rapids can consider using the passport office services in Roanoke Rapids for their passport application sealing needs.
Roanoke Rapids North Carolina, Weldon North Carolina, Littleton North Carolina, Macon North Carolina, Milwaukee North Carolina, Conway North Carolina, La Crosse Virginia, Severn North Carolina, Rocky Mount North Carolina, Murfreesboro North Carolina, Ahoskie North Carolina, Hamilton North Carolina, Bunn North Carolina, Franklinton North Carolina, Blackstone Virginia, Robersonville North Carolina, Victoria Virginia, Clarksville Virginia, Chase City Virginia, Orgainville Virginia
Passport Expediting in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Roanoke Rapids simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids.
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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids, 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 Washington Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 152.1 miles from Roanoke Rapids, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Roanoke Rapids
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 Roanoke Rapids.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7475 - Roanoke Rapids - (3.4 mi)Northwest Corner Of Hwy 125 & East Littleton
101 Smith Church Rd
Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
(252) 535-4037
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3387 - Roanoke Rapids - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
1124 East Tenth Street
Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
(252) 537-7011
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Roanoke Rapids Supercenter - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
251 Premier Blvd
Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
252-535-4842
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1561 - Emporia - (18.7 mi)
Photo Center
306 West Atlantic Avenue
Emporia VA 23847
(434) 348-3181
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Emporia - (18.8 mi)
Highway 58 West / Next To Sadler Travel Plaza
916 W Atlantic St
Emporia VA 23847
(434) 348-3581
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Emporia Supercenter - (19.1 mi)
Photo Center
303 Market Dr
Emporia VA 23847
434-336-0359
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #16150 - Warrenton - (21.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Macon & Hail
126 E Macon St
Warrenton NC 27589
(252) 257-2922
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart South Hill Supercenter - (25.7 mi)
Photo Center
315 Furr St
South Hill VA 23970
434-447-2883
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #5507 - South Hill - (26.5 mi)
Photo Center
807 East Atlantic Street
South Hill VA 23970
(434) 447-3117
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11667 - Rocky Mount - (26.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Benvenue & Goldrock
1590 Benvenue Rd
Rocky Mount NC 27804
(252) 212-0381
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99