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Corpus Christi, Texas Passport Office Information


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

Lamar Station
4801 Everhart Rd
Corpus Christi TX, 78411

Hector P. Garcia Main Post Office
809 Nueces Bay Blvd
Corpus Christi TX, 78408

In Corpus Christi, Texas there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Corpus Christi 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 2 passport offices in Corpus Christi, there are (484) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Corpus Christi, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Corpus Christi.

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 Corpus Christi Texas

Showing 2 passport offices in Corpus Christi:

Lamar Station

4801 Everhart Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Hector P. Garcia Main Post Office

809 Nueces Bay Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408


Other passport offices near Corpus Christi Texas

Portland Main Post Office - Portland - 8.9 Miles
Taft Post Office - Taft - 11.3 Miles
Robstown MPO - Robstown - 11.6 Miles
Ingleside Post Office - Ingleside - 15.6 Miles
Aransas Pass Post Office - Aransas Pass - 17.1 Miles
Bishop PO - Bishop - 22.7 Miles
Aransas County District Clerk - Rockport - 25.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Corpus Christi

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 - 160.4 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 300.9 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 408.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 458.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 527.3 Miles



Corpus Christi, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi will need to visit a passport office.
* Corpus Christi 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.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi

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

Portland Texas, Robstown Texas, Ingleside Texas, Morgan Farm Colonia Texas, Aransas Pass Texas, Port Aransas Texas, Loma Linda East Colonia Texas, Bloomington Texas, Palacios Texas, Santa Monica Texas, Pleasanton Texas, Charlotte Texas, El Campo Texas, Somerset Texas, Santa Cruz Texas, Moore Texas, La Isla Tamaulipas, Los García Tamaulipas, Los Fresnos Tamaulipas, La Reforma Tamaulipas

Passport Expediting in Corpus Christi, Texas

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

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

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 are 2 passport offices in Corpus Christi.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Houston Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 160.4 miles from Corpus Christi, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi.

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

CVS #6986 - Corpus Christi - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1240 South Port Avenue
Corpus Christi TX 78405
(361) 882-2586
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3639 - Corpus Christi - (2.1 mi)
Morgan & 19Th Street
2101 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi TX 78405
(361) 887-0789
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6989 - Corpus Christi - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
4102 Ayers Street
Corpus Christi TX 78415
(361) 855-6261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4424 - Corpus Christi - (3.3 mi)
Ayers & Gollihard
4501 Ayers St
Corpus Christi TX 78415
(361) 852-0338
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Corpus Christi Supercenter - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
1821 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi TX 78416
361-854-1614
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #2328 - Corpus Christi - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
3205 S. Alameda St
Corpus Christi TX 78404
(361) 814-8305
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Corpus Christi - (4 mi)
Between Kostoryz & Ayers Streets
2732 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi TX 78415
(361) 855-1112
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Corpus Christi Supercenter - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
4109 S Staples St
Corpus Christi TX 78411
361-991-2776
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #15931 - Corpus Christi - (5.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Staples St & Everhart
4161 S Staples St
Corpus Christi TX 78411
(361) 814-5806
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3637 - Corpus Christi - (5.5 mi)
Weber & Holly
5702 Weber Rd
Corpus Christi TX 78413
(361) 855-4440
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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