Taylorsville, North Carolina Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Taylorsville, NC: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville, North Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Taylorsville.
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 Taylorsville North Carolina
Showing the single passport office in Taylorsville:
 | Taylorsville Post Office |
220 1st Ave SW
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Other passport offices near Taylorsville North Carolina
Moravian Falls Post Office - Moravian Falls - 10.6 MilesHickory Main Post Office - Hickory - 13.1 Miles
Wilkesboro Post Office - Wilkesboro - 13.7 Miles
Hudson Post Office - Hudson - 14.4 Miles
North Wilkesboro USPS - North Wilkesboro - 14.6 Miles
Newton Post Office - Newton - 15.8 Miles
Statesville Post Office - Statesville - 17.3 Miles
Valdese Post Office - Valdese - 20.1 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Burke County - Morganton - 25.3 Miles
Blowing Rock Post Office - Blowing Rock - 25.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Taylorsville
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.
Atlanta Passport Agency - 203.1 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 267.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 375.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 393.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 431.8 Miles
Taylorsville, North Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville will need to visit a passport office.
* Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville
Residents of the following cities that are close to Taylorsville can consider using the passport office services in Taylorsville for their passport application sealing needs.
Bethlehem North Carolina, Hickory North Carolina, Claremont North Carolina, Conover North Carolina, Wilkesboro North Carolina, Hudson North Carolina, North Wilkesboro North Carolina, Mountain View North Carolina, Maiden North Carolina, Denver North Carolina, Blowing Rock North Carolina, Pittsburg North Carolina, Arlington North Carolina, Elkin North Carolina, Salem North Carolina, Mooresville North Carolina, Cleveland North Carolina, Thurmond North Carolina, Davidson North Carolina, Cornelius North Carolina
Passport Expediting in Taylorsville, North Carolina
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Taylorsville. 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 Taylorsville, North Carolina
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Taylorsville simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville.
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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Taylorsville
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 Taylorsville.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Taylorsville Supercenter - (2.2 mi)Photo Center
901 Nc Highway 16 S
Taylorsville NC 28681
828-632-0289
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7646 - Hickory - (10.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Hwy 127 & 29Th
2915 N Center St
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 324-8254
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11629 - Hickory - (10.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Springs Rd & Mcdonald
2427 Springs Rd Ne
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 256-2435
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hwy 127 Viewmont - (11.2 mi)
Hobby Lobby Shopping Center Next To Firehouse Subs
2425 N Center St
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 322-9005
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3808 - Hickory - (11.5 mi)
Photo Center
2225 12th Avenue, Northeast
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 256-6456
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #3563 - Hickory - (11.8 mi)
Photo Center
1504 Northeast 2nd Street
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 322-3037
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Conover Supercenter - (11.8 mi)
Photo Center
201 Zelkova Ct Nw
Conover NC 28613
828-464-4603
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Granite Falls Supercenter - (12.2 mi)
Photo Center
4780 Hickory Blvd
Granite Falls NC 28630
828-396-7824
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2676 - Hickory - (12.9 mi)
Photo Center
1220 Highway 321 Northwest
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 324-7171
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hickory - (13 mi)
Commerce Center 9th Avenue Northwest
905 Hwy 321 NW
Hickory NC 28601
(828) 324-7111
Price: Cost varies by location