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Elsa, Texas Passport Office Information


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

Elsa Post Office
706 E Edinburg Ave
Elsa TX, 78543

In Elsa, 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 Elsa 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 Elsa, 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 Elsa, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Elsa.

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 Elsa Texas

Showing the single passport office in Elsa:

Elsa Post Office

706 E Edinburg Ave
Elsa, TX 78543

 

Other passport offices near Elsa Texas

Donna MPO - Donna - 8 Miles
Weslaco Post Office - Weslaco - 8.3 Miles
Mercedes PO - Mercedes - 9.4 Miles
Hidalgo County District Clerk - Edinburg - 9.7 Miles
City of Edinburg Secretary - Edinburg - 9.9 Miles
Alamo Post Office - Alamo - 10.1 Miles
Hargill Post Office - Hargill - 10.3 Miles
Sebastian Post Office - Sebastian - 10.8 Miles
Edinburg TX Post Office - Edinburg - 11 Miles
La Feria Post Office - La Feria - 11.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Elsa

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 - 249.1 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 393.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 472.6 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 551.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 553.3 Miles



Elsa, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Elsa 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 Elsa 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 Elsa will need to visit a passport office.
* Elsa 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 Elsa

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 Elsa 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 Elsa 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 Elsa

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

San Carlos Texas, Murillo Colonia Texas, Weslaco Texas, Santa Rosa Texas, La Feria Texas, Pharr Texas, McAllen Texas, Nuevo Progreso Tamaulipas, El Nogalito Tamaulipas, San Isidro de Abajo Tamaulipas, San Juanito Tamaulipas, Santa Maria Texas, El Rosario Tamaulipas, Peña Flor Tamaulipas, Guadalupe Tamaulipas, San Rafael Tamaulipas, Río Rico Tamaulipas, Las Flores Tamaulipas, San Francisco Tamaulipas, Santo Domingo Tamaulipas

Passport Expediting in Elsa, Texas

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

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

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, the downside to being in Elsa 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 Elsa.
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 Elsa 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 Elsa?

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 Elsa, 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.

How much does a passport cost in Elsa?

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 Elsa

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 Elsa.

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

CVS #835 - Elsa - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
103 West Edinburg Avenue
Elsa TX 78543
(956) 262-6292
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Elsa Supercenter - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
411 South Broadway Street
Elsa TX 78543
956-262-9472
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Weslaco - (7.1 mi)
At The Palm Plaza On Expwy 83 - Texas Blvd And Pike
1015 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco TX 78596
(956) 969-8282
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Weslaco Supercenter - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
1310 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco TX 78599
956-973-9529
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Donna Supercenter - (7.6 mi)
Photo Center
900 N. Salinas Boulevard
Donna TX 78537
956-464-2203
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #10412 - Donna - (8 mi)
Photo Center
618 N Main Street
Donna TX 78537
(956) 464-2611
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10551 - Weslaco - (8.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Westgate & Bus. Hwy 83
1701 W Business 83
Weslaco TX 78596
(956) 447-3781
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5651 - Weslaco - (8.6 mi)
Photo Center
1602 East Highway 83, 1602 East Business 83
Weslaco TX 78596
(956) 447-1916
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #13114 - Edinburg - (8.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hwy 281 (Frontage) & University
1418 E University Dr
Edinburg TX 78539
(956) 380-6551
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Edinburg Supercenter - (9.2 mi)
Photo Center
2812 S. Expressway 281
Edinburg TX 78542
956-252-2055
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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