Wilmington, North Carolina Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wilmington, NC: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wilmington, North Carolina 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, there are (137) 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 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 Wilmington, North Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Wilmington.
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 Wilmington North Carolina
Showing 2 passport offices in Wilmington:
 | Wilmington Post Office |
152 N Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401
| University of NC Wilmington |
601 S College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
Other passport offices near Wilmington North Carolina
Carolina Beach Post Office - Carolina Beach - 10.4 MilesBrunswick County, Register of Deeds - Bolivia - 17.1 Miles
Holly Ridge Post Office - Holly Ridge - 23.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wilmington
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 - 283.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 324.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 367.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 431.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 458.3 Miles
Wilmington, North Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington will need to visit a passport office.
* Wilmington 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 Wilmington
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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wilmington can consider using the passport office services in Wilmington for their passport application sealing needs.
Ogden North Carolina, Southport North Carolina, Long Beach North Carolina, Wallace North Carolina, Brunswick North Carolina, Garland North Carolina, North Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Dublin North Carolina, Tabor City North Carolina, Boardman North Carolina, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Newport North Carolina, Marietta North Carolina, Havelock North Carolina, Atlantic Beach North Carolina, Dover North Carolina, Morehead City North Carolina, Walnut Creek North Carolina, Garden City South Carolina, Mullins South Carolina
Passport Expediting in Wilmington, North Carolina
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wilmington. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wilmington simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 are 2 passport offices in Wilmington.
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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #3816 - Wilmington - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
4600 Oleander Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 392-1921
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6951 - Wilmington - (0.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of College & Oleander
4521 Oleander Dr
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 313-6794
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - The Village - (0.7 mi)
The Village At Oleander Drive And S College Road
4403 Oleander Dr
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 392-5091
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - S College Rd - (0.8 mi)
Next To Tj Maxx & Best Buy, Behind Carolina Ale House
341 S College Rd
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 798-0400
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Wilmington Supercenter - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
5226 Sigmon Rd
Wilmington NC 28403
910-452-4449
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11550 - Wilmington - (1.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Market St & Kerr
4501 Market St
Wilmington NC 28405
(910) 799-0448
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4846 - Wilmington - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
3302 Market Street
Wilmington NC 28403
(910) 772-0686
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #635 - Wilmington - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
5351 Gingerwood Dr
Wilmington NC 28405
(910) 798-3250
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #3836 - Wilmington - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
2302 South 17th Street
Wilmington NC 28401
(910) 392-1180
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1319 - Wilmington - (2.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 17Th St & Medical Ctr Dr
2130 S 17Th St
Wilmington NC 28401
(910) 343-2988
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99