Big Lake, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Big Lake, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Big Lake, 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake, 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 Big Lake, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Big Lake.
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 Big Lake Texas
Showing the single passport office in Big Lake:
Reagan County District Court |
E 3rd St & N Plaza Ave
Big Lake, TX 76932
Other passport offices near Big Lake Texas
Upton County District Clerk - Rankin - 23 MilesRegional Passport Offices Close to Big Lake
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 - 254.5 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 254.9 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 332.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 463.4 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 477.5 Miles
Big Lake, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake will need to visit a passport office.
* Big Lake 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 Big Lake
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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake
Residents of the following cities that are close to Big Lake can consider using the passport office services in Big Lake for their passport application sealing needs.
Iraan Texas, Wink Texas, Hobbs New Mexico
Passport Expediting in Big Lake, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Big Lake. 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 Big Lake, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Big Lake simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake.
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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake, 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 Big Lake
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 Big Lake.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Midland Supercenter - (46 mi)Photo Center
200 W Interstate 20
Midland TX 79701
432-684-4484
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6122 - Midland - (47.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Andrews & Illinois
215 Andrews Hwy
Midland TX 79701
(432) 682-8211
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4356 - Midland - (47.9 mi)
Photo Center
301 Andrews Highway
Midland TX 79701
(432) 685-3092
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10984 - Midland - (48.9 mi)
Photo Center
3200 N. Big Spring St
Midland TX 79705
(432) 685-7008
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13115 - Midland - (49 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Big Spring & Wadley
3201 N Big Spring St
Midland TX 79705
(432) 686-0402
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10643 - Midland - (49.3 mi)
Photo Center
4401 Andrews Hwy
Midland TX 79703
(432) 689-0936
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13116 - Midland - (49.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Midland & Andrews
4313 Andrews Hwy
Midland TX 79703
(432) 699-8011
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13681 - Midland - (49.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Midkiff & Wadley
3221 W Wadley Ave
Midland TX 79705
(432) 699-5991
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Midland - (50.5 mi)
In Midland Plaza Behind Toys R Us Next To Coconut Beach
3001 W Loop 250 N
Midland TX 79705
(432) 694-7800
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Midland Supercenter - (51 mi)
Photo Center
4517 N Midland Dr
Midland TX 79707
432-697-0887
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44