The everything guide to the US Passport application process

Orangeburg, South Carolina Passport Office Information


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

Orangeburg Post Office
1550 Middleton St
Orangeburg SC, 29115

In Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg, South Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Orangeburg.

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 Orangeburg South Carolina

Showing the single passport office in Orangeburg:

Orangeburg Post Office

1550 Middleton St
Orangeburg, SC 29115

 

Other passport offices near Orangeburg South Carolina

Santee Post Office - Santee - 17.7 Miles
Swansea Post Office - Swansea - 19.7 Miles
St. George Post Office - St George - 21.5 Miles
Eutawville Post Office - Eutawville - 25 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Orangeburg

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 - 178.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 372.3 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 463.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 473.7 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 516.7 Miles



Orangeburg, South Carolina Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg

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

Livingston South Carolina, Santee South Carolina, Denmark South Carolina, Springfield South Carolina, Eastover South Carolina, Summerton South Carolina, Wedgefield South Carolina, Cayce South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Lakewood South Carolina, West Columbia South Carolina, Oakland South Carolina, Windsor South Carolina, Gilbert South Carolina, Irmo South Carolina, Batesburg-Leesville South Carolina, Summerville South Carolina, Chapin South Carolina, Yemassee South Carolina, Jackson South Carolina

Passport Expediting in Orangeburg, South Carolina

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Orangeburg. 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 Orangeburg, South Carolina

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Orangeburg simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Orangeburg.
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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg?

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 Orangeburg, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Atlanta Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 178.4 miles from Orangeburg, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Orangeburg?

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 Orangeburg

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 Orangeburg.

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

CVS #5531 - Orangeburg - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
2195 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg SC 29115
(803) 533-1390
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Orangeburg - (1.7 mi)
Beside All Star Deli Behind Rose's In Orangeburg Mall
1195 St Matthews Rd
Orangeburg SC 29115
(803) 535-2008
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #9879 - Orangeburg - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Calhoun & Broughton
1106 John C Calhoun Dr
Orangeburg SC 29115
(803) 531-2079
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7506 - Orangeburg - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of St Mathews & Chestnut(Hwy 178)
1290 Chestnut St
Orangeburg SC 29115
(803) 531-6115
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3572 - Orangeburg - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1535 John C Calhoun Drive
Orangeburg SC 29115
(803) 534-0521
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Orangeburg Supercenter - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
2795 North Rd
Orangeburg SC 29118
803-533-1010
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #5555 - Santee - (17.8 mi)
Photo Center
8910 Old 6 Highway
Santee SC 29142
(803) 854-2824
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3892 - Denmark - (18.3 mi)
Photo Center
18252 Heritage Highway
Denmark SC 29042
(803) 793-4213
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5548 - Saint George - (22 mi)
Photo Center
5742 Memorial Boulevard
Saint George SC 29477
(843) 563-2208
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5386 - Holly Hill - (23.4 mi)
Photo Center
8523 Old State Road
Holly Hill SC 29059
(803) 496-3954
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


Scroll to top