Wilkesboro, North Carolina Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wilkesboro, NC: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro, North Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Wilkesboro.
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 Wilkesboro North Carolina
Showing the single passport office in Wilkesboro:
 | Wilkesboro Post Office |
207 W Main St, #102
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Other passport offices near Wilkesboro North Carolina
North Wilkesboro USPS - North Wilkesboro - 2.1 MilesMoravian Falls Post Office - Moravian Falls - 2.4 Miles
Taylorsville Post Office - Taylorsville - 12.4 Miles
Elkin Post Office - Elkin - 15.9 Miles
Jonesville Post Office - Jonesville - 16.1 Miles
Superior Court Clerk Alleghany County - Sparta - 22.8 Miles
Yadkinville Main Post Office - Yadkinville - 23.4 Miles
Jefferson Post Office - Jefferson - 23.6 Miles
Statesville Post Office - Statesville - 23.8 Miles
Hudson Post Office - Hudson - 23.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wilkesboro
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 - 213.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 256.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 364.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 382.6 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 419.2 Miles
Wilkesboro, North Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro will need to visit a passport office.
* Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro
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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wilkesboro can consider using the passport office services in Wilkesboro for their passport application sealing needs.
Wilkesboro North Carolina, North Wilkesboro North Carolina, Elkin North Carolina, Arlington North Carolina, Thurmond North Carolina, Bethlehem North Carolina, West Jefferson North Carolina, Hudson North Carolina, Claremont North Carolina, Hickory North Carolina, Conover North Carolina, Blowing Rock North Carolina, Pittsburg North Carolina, Lansing North Carolina, Mountain View North Carolina, Cleveland North Carolina, Maiden North Carolina, Mount Airy North Carolina, Denver North Carolina, Mooresville North Carolina
Passport Expediting in Wilkesboro, North Carolina
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wilkesboro. 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 Wilkesboro, North Carolina
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wilkesboro simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro.
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 Wilkesboro 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 Wilkesboro, 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 Wilkesboro
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 Wilkesboro.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7978 - North Wilkesboro - (2 mi)Southeast Corner Of Old Hwy 421 (Old Bones Trail) & Business 421
1395 W D St
North Wilkesboro NC 28659
(336) 651-2910
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #3525 - North Wilkesboro - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1320 West D Street
North Wilkesboro NC 28659
(336) 838-5194
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Wilkesboro Supercenter - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1801 Us Highway 421
Wilkesboro NC 28697
336-838-7001
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7317 - North Wilkesboro - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
240 Sparta Road
North Wilkesboro NC 28659
(336) 667-0900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Taylorsville Supercenter - (13.1 mi)
Photo Center
901 Nc Highway 16 S
Taylorsville NC 28681
828-632-0289
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #3828 - Elkin - (16.5 mi)
Photo Center
1127 North Bridge Street
Elkin NC 28621
(336) 835-3529
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11201 - Elkin - (16.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of No. Bridge St & Oakland Dr
1209 N Bridge St
Elkin NC 28621
(336) 526-0011
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Elkin Supercenter - (17.7 mi)
Photo Center
548 Cc Camp Rd
Elkin NC 28621
336-526-1341
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #4379 - Lenoir - (22 mi)
Photo Center
875 Blowing Rock Boulevard
Lenoir NC 28645
(828) 754-2421
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Lenoir Supercenter - (22.1 mi)
Photo Center
935 Blowing Rock Blvd
Lenoir NC 28645
828-754-8192
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44