Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Guaynabo, PR: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Guaynabo, 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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo, 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 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and Expedited Passport service options for Guaynabo.
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 Guaynabo Puerto Rico
Showing the single passport office in Guaynabo:
Guaynabo Post Office |
100 Calle Cecilio Urbina
Guaynabo, PR 00969
Other passport offices near Guaynabo Puerto Rico
Main Office Window Services, San Juan, PR - San Juan - 2.8 MilesCatano Station Post Office, Puerto Rico - Catano - 3.7 Miles
Division Pasaportes San Juan - San Juan - 3.7 Miles
Oficina Regional Plaza Las Americas - Hato Rey - 4.2 Miles
Old San Juan PO - San Juan - 4.6 Miles
Carolina Main Post Office, Puerto Rico - Carolina - 9 Miles
Dorado Main PO, Puerto Rico - Dorado - 9.4 Miles
Caguas Post Office, Puerto Rico - Caguas - 10 Miles
Bayamon Gardens Branch - Bayamon - 12.4 Miles
Bayamon Branch Station, Puerto Rico - Bayamon - 12.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Guaynabo
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 - 4.8 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 898.8 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 1345 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 1356 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 1375.5 Miles
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Guaynabo, there is one less than 100 miles from Guaynabo.
* 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 Guaynabo
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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo
Residents of the following cities that are close to Guaynabo can consider using the passport office services in Guaynabo for their passport application sealing needs.
Fort Buchanan Guaynabo, Bayamón Bayamón, Irlanda Bayamón, Cataño Catano, Viejo San Juan San Juan, Trujillo Alto Trujillo Alto, Toa Alta Toa Alta, Naranjito Naranjito, Dorado Dorado, Caguas Caguas, Gurabo Gurabo, Canovanas Canovanas, Vega Alta Vega Alta, Loíza Loiza, Vega Baja Vega Baja, Río Grande Rio Grande, Barranquitas Barranquitas, Ciales Ciales, Humacao Humacao, Coamo Coamo
Passport Expediting in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Guaynabo. 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 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Guaynabo simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo, 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 Guaynabo.
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 Guaynabo 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 Guaynabo, 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 Guaynabo residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4.8 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Guaynabo
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 Guaynabo.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Guaynabo Amigo - (1 mi)Photo Center
Plaza Guaynabo Shopping Center
Guaynabo PR 00965
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #832 - Guaynabo - (1 mi)
Photo Center
178 Carr 2
Guaynabo PR 00966
(787) 706-3600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #55 - Guaynabo - (1.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ave Venus & Ave. Lom
2505 Carr 841
Guaynabo PR 00969
(787) 287-0528
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #363 - E Bayamon - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
125 Calle A
Bayamon PR 00959
(787) 993-9303
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #10160 - Guaynabo - (1.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of San Patricio Ave. & Roosevelt Ave.
1 Roosevelt Ave
Guaynabo PR 00968
(787) 792-3725
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13 - Guaynabo - (1.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Juan Carlos & Las Cumbres
35 Calle Juan C Borbon
Guaynabo PR 00969
(787) 287-3725
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7304 - Guaynabo - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
San Patricio Ave Parkside Ave.pueblo Viejo Ward
Guaynabo PR 00968
(787) 792-0780
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13795 - Guaynabo - (1.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Victor Braeger & Pr 2
#184 Carretera #2, Villa Caparra
Guaynabo PR 00966
(787) 705-6204
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #936 - Bayamon - (1.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Los Millones & Aguas Buenos
100 Boulevard Dr
Bayamon PR 00959
(787) 740-1704
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #173 - Rio Piedras - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
1008 Ave Americo Miranda
Rio Piedras PR 00921
(787) 274-8326
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99