Carolina, Puerto Rico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Carolina, PR: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Carolina, Puerto Rico 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 Carolina 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 Carolina, there are (21) other passport offices in Puerto Rico 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 Carolina, Puerto Rico and Expedited Passport service options for Carolina.
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 Carolina Puerto Rico
Showing the single passport office in Carolina:
 | Carolina Main Post Office, Puerto Rico |
1000 Sanchez Osorio Avenue
Carolina, PR 00984
Other passport offices near Carolina Puerto Rico
Oficina Regional Plaza Las Americas - Hato Rey - 5.4 MilesMain Office Window Services, San Juan, PR - San Juan - 6.8 Miles
Division Pasaportes San Juan - San Juan - 8.3 Miles
Guaynabo Post Office - Guaynabo - 9 Miles
Old San Juan PO - San Juan - 9.3 Miles
Catano Station Post Office, Puerto Rico - Catano - 10.5 Miles
Caguas Post Office, Puerto Rico - Caguas - 11.3 Miles
Bayamon Gardens Branch - Bayamon - 16.4 Miles
Bayamon Branch Station, Puerto Rico - Bayamon - 16.5 Miles
Dorado Main PO, Puerto Rico - Dorado - 17.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Carolina
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.
San Juan Passport Agency - 9.1 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 905.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 1350.1 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 1358.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 1377 Miles
Carolina, Puerto Rico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Carolina, there is one less than 100 miles from Carolina.
* 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 Carolina
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 Carolina or any other city in Puerto Rico 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 Carolina 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 Carolina
Residents of the following cities that are close to Carolina can consider using the passport office services in Carolina for their passport application sealing needs.
Canovanas Canovanas, Trujillo Alto Trujillo Alto, Loíza Loiza, Río Grande Rio Grande, Gurabo Gurabo, Cataño Catano, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo, Viejo San Juan San Juan, Bayamón Bayamón, Irlanda Bayamón, Caguas Caguas, Toa Alta Toa Alta, Humacao Humacao, Naguabo Naguabo, Naranjito Naranjito, Dorado Dorado, Fajardo Fajardo, Ceiba Ceiba, Vega Alta Vega Alta, Roosevelt Roads Comunidad Ceiba
Passport Expediting in Carolina, Puerto Rico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Carolina. 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 Carolina, Puerto Rico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Carolina simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Carolina contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Carolina, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Juan Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Carolina.
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 Carolina 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 Carolina, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Carolina residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.1 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Juan Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
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.
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 Carolina.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #174 - Carolina - (1.4 mi)65 Infantry & Jesus Fargoso
65 Infantry & Jesus Fargoso
Carolina PR 00983
(787) 769-4122
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9403 - Carolina - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pr 190 & Campo Rico
Pr 190 & Campo Rico
Carolina PR 00983
(787) 762-1290
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5800 - Carolina - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
2550 Ave. De Diego
Carolina PR 00987
(787) 762-8412
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10755 - Carolina - (1.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Pr 887 & Pr 860
120 Carr 887
Carolina PR 00987
(787) 710-7199
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2803 - Carolina - (2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Commandante & Campo Rico
Commandante & Campo Rico
Carolina PR 00982
(787) 776-2001
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13767 - Carolina - (2 mi)
Pr 874 & Pr 3
11217 Ave 65 Infanteria
Carolina PR 00987
(787) 276-7191
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #335 - Carolina - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
1185 Ave 65 Infanteria
San Juan PR 00924
(787) 999-7230
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walmart Carolina Supercenter - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
Parque Escorial
Carolina PR 00987
787-769-4948
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #926 - Carolina - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
830 Carr 857
Carolina PR 00987
(787) 701-2190
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #222 - Carolina - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pr 857 & Pr 3
150 Carretera 857
Carolina PR 00987
(787) 701-0808
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99