Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Myrtle Beach, SC: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Myrtle Beach, South 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, there are (84) 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 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Myrtle Beach.
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 Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Showing 2 passport offices in Myrtle Beach:
 | Myrtle Beach Main Post Office |
505 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
| Horry County Clerk of Court |
9630 Scipio Ln
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Other passport offices near Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Horry County Courthouse Clerk of Court - Conway - 10.6 MilesConway Post Office - Conway - 12.6 Miles
Georgetown Main Post Office - Georgetown - 20.9 Miles
Longs Post Office - Little River - 21.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Myrtle Beach
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 - 267.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 328.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 420.8 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 475.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 487.1 Miles
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach will need to visit a passport office.
* Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
Residents of the following cities that are close to Myrtle Beach can consider using the passport office services in Myrtle Beach for their passport application sealing needs.
Garden City South Carolina, Murrells Inlet South Carolina, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach South Carolina, Andrews South Carolina, Tabor City North Carolina, Mullins South Carolina, Lake City South Carolina, Scranton South Carolina, McClellanville South Carolina, Brunswick North Carolina, Marietta North Carolina, Latta South Carolina, Boardman North Carolina, Long Beach North Carolina, Southport North Carolina, Little Rock South Carolina, Dublin North Carolina, Goose Creek South Carolina, Isle of Palms South Carolina
Passport Expediting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Myrtle Beach simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach.
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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - South Strand Commons - (1.9 mi)Next To McAlister's Deli, Chipotle And Sports Clips
1000 S Commons Dr
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
(843) 650-8000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #17258 - Myrtle Beach - (1.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Dick Pond Road & Socastee Boulevard
5001 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
(843) 293-6066
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Surfside Beach Supercenter - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2751 Beaver Run Blvd
Surfside Beach SC 29575
843-215-3693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #5515 - Surfside Beach - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
601 Highway 17 North
Surfside Beach SC 29575
(843) 238-5628
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13995 - Myrtle Beach - (3.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Dick Pond (Sr 544) & Kings (Hwy 17)
1110 Dick Pond Rd
Myrtle Beach SC 29575
(843) 232-0091
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1540 - Myrtle Beach - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
3411 Socastee Boulevard
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
(843) 294-1285
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Garden City Beach Supercenter - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
545 Garden City Connector
Garden City Beach SC 29576
843-357-6616
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6077 - Murrells Inlet - (4.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of U S Highway 17 & Jamestown(Atlantic)
2872 S Highway 17
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
(843) 357-3985
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8936 - Murrells Inlet - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
101 Founders Bay Road
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
(843) 651-8863
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1140 - Myrtle Beach - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
101 Fetlock Drive
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
(843) 236-6300
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99