Jackson, Tennessee Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Jackson, TN: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Jackson, Tennessee 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 Jackson 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 Jackson, there are (145) other passport offices in Tennessee 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 Jackson, Tennessee and Expedited Passport service options for Jackson.
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 Jackson Tennessee
Showing the single passport office in Jackson:
Jackson ,TN Main Post Office |
200 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
Other passport offices near Jackson Tennessee
Medon Post Office - Medon - 7.8 MilesOakfield Post Office - Oakfield - 8.3 Miles
Henderson Main Post Office - Henderson - 14 Miles
Humboldt Post Office - Humboldt - 14.2 Miles
Alamo Post Office - Alamo - 17 Miles
Milan Post Office - Milan - 20.5 Miles
Lexington Post Office - Lexington - 23 Miles
Trenton TN MPO - Trenton - 23.8 Miles
Enville Post Office - Enville - 24.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Jackson
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.
Arkansas Passport Center - 218.4 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 246.5 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 343.6 Miles
Chicago Passport Agency - 381.8 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 428.3 Miles
Jackson, Tennessee Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson will need to visit a passport office.
* Jackson 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 Jackson
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 Jackson or any other city in Tennessee 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 Jackson 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 Jackson
Residents of the following cities that are close to Jackson can consider using the passport office services in Jackson for their passport application sealing needs.
Medina Tennessee, Stanton Tennessee, Greenfield Tennessee, Mason Tennessee, Oakland Tennessee, Sharon Tennessee, Moscow Tennessee, Brighton Tennessee, Arlington Tennessee, Garland Tennessee, Clifton Tennessee, Farmington Mississippi, Martin Tennessee, Troy Tennessee, Randolph Tennessee, Collierville Tennessee, Osceola Arkansas, Bartlett Tennessee, Fulton Kentucky, Germantown Tennessee
Passport Expediting in Jackson, Tennessee
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Jackson. 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 Jackson, Tennessee
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Jackson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson.
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 Jackson 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson
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 Jackson.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3175 - Jackson - (2.5 mi)Highland & Bemis
1405 S Highland Ave
Jackson TN 38301
(731) 935-7756
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Jackson Supercenter - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
2171 S Highland Ave
Jackson TN 38301
731-427-6664
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2386 - Jackson - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
1405 N. Highland Ave
Jackson TN 38305
(731) 935-8303
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13659 - Jackson - (3.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Campbell St & N Highland Ave
1332 N Highland Ave
Jackson TN 38301
(731) 427-4992
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Jackson Supercenter - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
2196 Emporium Dr
Jackson TN 38305
731-664-8760
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Jackson - (5.1 mi)
Across From Sas Shoes In Millenium Plaza Next To State Farm And Hamilton Ryker
319 Vann Dr
Jackson TN 38305
(731) 664-2221
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9835 - Jackson - (6.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Walker & Oil Well
384 Oil Well Rd
Jackson TN 38305
(731) 664-8892
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12718 - Jackson - (6.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Highland & University
3144 N Highland Ave
Jackson TN 38305
(731) 660-3335
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Humboldt Supercenter - (15.4 mi)
Photo Center
2716 N Central Ave
Humboldt TN 38343
731-784-9796
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Milan Supercenter - (18.2 mi)
Photo Center
15427 S First St
Milan TN 38358
731-686-3969
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44