Big Spring, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Big Spring, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Big Spring, 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 Spring 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 Spring, 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 Spring, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Big Spring.
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 Spring Texas
Showing the single passport office in Big Spring:
 | Big Spring Main Post Office |
501 S Main St
Big Spring, TX 79720
Other passport offices near Big Spring Texas
Borden County District Clerk - Gail South - 29 MilesColorado City Main Post Office - Colorado City - 30.2 Miles
Dawson County District Clerk - Lamesa - 36.9 Miles
Scurry County District Clerk - Snyder - 37.4 Miles
Carl Hyde GMF - Midland - 44.3 Miles
Ector County District Clerk - Odessa - 53.6 Miles
Nolan County District Clerk - Sweetwater - 53.9 Miles
Lynn County District Clerk - Tahoka - 55.6 Miles
Reagan County District Court - Big Lake - 65.6 Miles
Seminole Post Office - Seminole - 66 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Big Spring
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 - 236.9 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 258.3 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 347.5 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 438.5 Miles
Colorado Passport Agency - 471.9 Miles
Big Spring, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Big Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring will need to visit a passport office.
* Big Spring 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 Spring
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 Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring
Residents of the following cities that are close to Big Spring can consider using the passport office services in Big Spring for their passport application sealing needs.
Wilson Texas, Iraan Texas, Hobbs New Mexico, Stamford Texas, Wink Texas, Rochester Texas
Passport Expediting in Big Spring, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Big Spring. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Big Spring, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Big Spring simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Big Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring.
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 Spring 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 Spring, 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.
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 Spring.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Big Spring Supercenter - (3.6 mi)Photo Center
201 W Marcy Dr
Big Spring TX 79720
432-267-4549
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #10984 - Midland - (35.6 mi)
Photo Center
3200 N. Big Spring St
Midland TX 79705
(432) 685-7008
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13115 - Midland - (35.7 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Big Spring & Wadley
3201 N Big Spring St
Midland TX 79705
(432) 686-0402
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Snyder Supercenter - (36.3 mi)
Photo Center
5110 College Ave
Snyder TX 79549
325-515-6046
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart Midland Supercenter - (36.6 mi)
Photo Center
200 W Interstate 20
Midland TX 79701
432-684-4484
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #6969 - Snyder - (36.8 mi)
Photo Center
3611 College Avenue
Snyder TX 79549
(325) 573-2673
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6122 - Midland - (37.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Andrews & Illinois
215 Andrews Hwy
Midland TX 79701
(432) 682-8211
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4356 - Midland - (37.4 mi)
Photo Center
301 Andrews Highway
Midland TX 79701
(432) 685-3092
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Midland - (37.5 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 locationWalgreens #13681 - Midland - (37.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Midkiff & Wadley
3221 W Wadley Ave
Midland TX 79705
(432) 699-5991
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99