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Marion, South Carolina Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Marion, SC: Passport Offices & Application Process

Marion Post Office
201 S Main St
Marion SC, 29571

In Marion, South 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 Marion 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 Marion, there are (86) other passport offices in South 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 Marion, South Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Marion.

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 Marion South Carolina

Showing the single passport office in Marion:

Marion Post Office

201 S Main St
Marion, SC 29571

 

Other passport offices near Marion South Carolina

Dillon Post Office - Dillon - 18.9 Miles
Florence Post Office - Florence - 20.1 Miles
Lake City Post Office - Lake City - 22 Miles
Conway Post Office - Conway - 23 Miles
Horry County Courthouse Clerk of Court - Conway - 24.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Marion

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 - 248.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 309.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 405.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 473.3 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 500.5 Miles



Marion, South Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion will need to visit a passport office.
* Marion 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Marion

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 Marion or any other city in South 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 Marion 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 Marion

Residents of the following cities that are close to Marion can consider using the passport office services in Marion for their passport application sealing needs.

Mullins South Carolina, Latta South Carolina, Scranton South Carolina, Marietta North Carolina, Lake City South Carolina, Little Rock South Carolina, Tabor City North Carolina, Boardman North Carolina, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Hartsville South Carolina, Garden City South Carolina, Brunswick North Carolina, Maxton North Carolina, Murrells Inlet South Carolina, Andrews South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Cheraw South Carolina, McBee South Carolina, Dublin North Carolina, Lakewood South Carolina

Passport Expediting in Marion, South Carolina

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Marion. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Marion, South Carolina

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Marion simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Marion contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Marion?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Marion 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 Marion.
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 Marion to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Marion?

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 Marion, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Marion?

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 Marion

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 Marion.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #4150 - Marion - (4.8 mi)
Photo Center
700 North Main Street
Marion SC 29571
(843) 423-1021
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3855 - Mullins - (9.6 mi)
Photo Center
236 West Mcintyre Street
Mullins SC 29574
(843) 464-0372
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2353 - Florence - (17.2 mi)
Photo Center
800 Pamplico Highway
Florence SC 29505
(843) 292-0621
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Florence Supercenter - (17.7 mi)
Photo Center
2014 S Irby St
Florence SC 29505
843-292-0313
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #7155 - Florence - (17.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of S Irby & Pamplico
1500 S Irby St
Florence SC 29505
(843) 629-8427
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Florence - (17.9 mi)
Photo Center
2023 S Irby St
Florence SC 29505
(843) 407-6309
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #15997 - Florence - (18.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Irby St & Cherokee
726 S Irby St
Florence SC 29501
(843) 773-3021
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #4071 - Florence - (18.2 mi)
Photo Center
733 South Irby Street
Florence SC 29501
(843) 665-4475
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10447 - Dillon - (19.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Us Hwy 301-501 & Julia Lane
1210 Highway 301 N
Dillon SC 29536
(843) 774-2707
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3843 - Dillon - (19.5 mi)
Photo Center
1211 Highway 301 North
Dillon SC 29536
(843) 774-5616
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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