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Allen, Texas Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Allen, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process

Allen Post Office
304 W Boyd Dr
Allen TX, 75013

In Allen, Texas 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 Allen 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 Allen, there are (486) other passport offices in Texas 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 Allen, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Allen.

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 Allen Texas

Showing the single passport office in Allen:

Allen Post Office

304 W Boyd Dr
Allen, TX 75013

 

Other passport offices near Allen Texas

Collin County District Clerk - Plano - 4.7 Miles
Plano Main Post Office - Plano - 5.3 Miles
McKinney Post Office - McKinney - 6.1 Miles
Frisco Post Office - Frisco - 7.1 Miles
Collin County District Clerk - McKinney - 8.4 Miles
Richardson Main Post Office - Richardson - 9.2 Miles
Addison Main Post Office - Addison - 11.4 Miles
Garland Main Post Office - Garland - 11.4 Miles
Richland Postal Station - Dallas - 12 Miles
Rosemeade Post Office - Carrollton - 12.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Allen

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.

Dallas Passport Agency - 20.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 196.4 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 211.8 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 387.1 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 503.4 Miles



Allen, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Allen, there is one less than 100 miles from Allen.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Allen

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 Allen or any other city in Texas 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 Allen 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 Allen

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

Allen Texas, Parker Texas, Plano Texas, Frisco Texas, Wylie Texas, Sachse Texas, Richardson Texas, Princeton Texas, The Colony Texas, Garland Texas, Addison Texas, Little Elm Texas, Carrollton Texas, Weston Texas, Nevada Texas, Farmers Branch Texas, Lewisville Texas, Highland Park Texas, Lake Dallas Texas, Sunnyvale Texas

Passport Expediting in Allen, Texas

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Allen. 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 Allen, Texas

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

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 Allen.
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 Allen 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 Allen?

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 Allen, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Dallas Passport Agency, it's not too far from Allen and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Dallas Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Allen.

How much does a passport cost in Allen?

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 Allen

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 Allen.

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

Walgreens #4860 - Allen - (0.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Greenville & Mcdermott
510 E Main St
Allen TX 75002
(972) 727-6509
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Twin Creeks Village Shopping Center - (0.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Highway 75 (Central Expressway) & McDermott Dr. (Tom Thumb Shopping Center Behind Starbucks & Chick-Fil_A)
906 W McDermott Dr
Allen TX 75013
(972) 359-8909
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #7249 - Allen - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
520 East Main Street
Allen TX 75002
(972) 727-3368
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Allen Supercenter - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
730 W Exchange Pkwy
Allen TX 75013
972-649-0363
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #4787 - Allen - (1.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Alma & Mcdermott
1226 W Mcdermott Dr
Allen TX 75013
(972) 396-0753
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Allen - (1.5 mi)
Se Corner Of Stacy & I-75, Next To The Vitamin Shoppe
190 E Stacy Rd
Allen TX 75002
(972) 678-3013
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #8394 - Allen - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
1210 North Alma Drive
Allen TX 75013
(214) 383-0174
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9121 - Allen - (2.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Greenville & Stacy
500 E Stacy Rd
Allen TX 75002
(469) 342-2024
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1104 - Allen - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
1540 East Main Street
Allen TX 75002
(214) 383-9765
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3718 - Allen - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
1550 Stacy Road, Corner Of Angel Parkway
Allen TX 75002
(972) 390-7650
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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