Channelview, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Channelview, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Channelview, 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 Channelview 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 Channelview, 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 Channelview, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Channelview.
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 Channelview Texas
Showing the single passport office in Channelview:
 | Channelview Post Office |
531 Sheldon Rd
Channelview, TX 77530
Other passport offices near Channelview Texas
Highlands Post Office - Highlands - 3.3 MilesGranville Elder Station - Houston - 5.3 Miles
Jim Fonteno Post Office - Pasadena - 7.4 Miles
Baytown Main Post Office - Baytown - 7.8 Miles
Sterling Municipal Library - Baytown - 7.9 Miles
Crosby Post Office - Crosby - 8.2 Miles
South Houston Post Office - South Houston - 9.1 Miles
Broadway Finance PO - Houston - 10.6 Miles
Eastwood Post Office - Houston - 11.3 Miles
Windmill Post Office - Houston - 11.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Channelview
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.
Houston Passport Agency - 13.4 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 199 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 262.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 299.1 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 596.4 Miles
Channelview, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Channelview 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 Channelview 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 Channelview will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Channelview, there is one less than 100 miles from Channelview.
* 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 Channelview
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 Channelview 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 Channelview 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 Channelview
Residents of the following cities that are close to Channelview can consider using the passport office services in Channelview for their passport application sealing needs.
Deer Park Texas, Galena Park Texas, Pasadena Texas, Baytown Texas, La Porte Texas, Humble Texas, Webster Texas, Kemah Texas, Pearland Texas, Friendswood Texas, League City Texas, West University Place Texas, Bacliff Texas, Bellaire Texas, Dayton Texas, Dickinson Texas, Spring Valley Texas, Piney Point Village Texas, San Leon Texas, Fresno Texas
Passport Expediting in Channelview, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Channelview. 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 Channelview, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Channelview simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Channelview contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Channelview, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Houston Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Channelview.
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 Channelview 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 Channelview, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Channelview residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.4 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Houston Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Channelview as there are other options available.
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 Channelview.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #6742 - Channelview - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
814 Sheldon Road
Channelview TX 77530
(281) 452-7184
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2692 - Channelview - (2.1 mi)
Overbluff & Woodforest Boulevard
14806 Woodforest Blvd
Channelview TX 77530
(281) 457-5665
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wallisville Rd - (2.5 mi)
Located In The Strip Center On The Corner Of Wallisville Rd. And Alldates St. Just East Of Bw8.
15634 Wallisville Rd
Houston TX 77049
(281) 457-1006
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #6773 - Houston - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
15411 Wallisville Road
Houston TX 77049
(281) 459-2740
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Houston Supercenter - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
5655 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston TX 77015
713-450-4082
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6182 - Houston - (3.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Castlegory & Wallisville
15111 Wallisville Rd
Houston TX 77049
(281) 458-6342
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Houston Supercenter - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
13750 East Fwy
Houston TX 77015
713-453-5075
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #4647 - Houston - (3.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Uvalde & Wood Forest
388 Uvalde Rd
Houston TX 77015
(713) 455-9944
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12377 - Houston - (5.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Sam Houston Pkwy & Tidwell
13631 Tidwell Rd
Houston TX 77044
(281) 810-5204
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #7289 - Houston - (5.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Maxey & Wood Forest
500 Maxey Rd
Houston TX 77013
(713) 330-4552
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99