Garland, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Garland, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Garland, 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 Garland 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 Garland, 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 Garland, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Garland.
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 Garland Texas
Showing the single passport office in Garland:
 | Garland Main Post Office |
1000 W Walnut St
Garland, TX 75040
Other passport offices near Garland Texas
Rowlett Post Office - Rowlett - 2.9 MilesRichardson Main Post Office - Richardson - 5.9 Miles
Plano Main Post Office - Plano - 6.1 Miles
Richland Postal Station - Dallas - 6.3 Miles
Collin County District Clerk - Plano - 7.4 Miles
Rockwall Post Office - Rockwall - 8.1 Miles
Rockwall County District Clerk - Rockwall - 8.1 Miles
Dallas County (East) District Clerk - Dallas - 8.6 Miles
Mesquite Post Office - Mesquite - 9.2 Miles
Spring Valley Post Office - Dallas - 9.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Garland
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 - 12.8 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 198.9 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 201 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 380 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 504.9 Miles
Garland, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Garland, there is one less than 100 miles from Garland.
* 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 Garland
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 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland
Residents of the following cities that are close to Garland can consider using the passport office services in Garland for their passport application sealing needs.
Garland Texas, Sachse Texas, Richardson Texas, Wylie Texas, Plano Texas, Parker Texas, Sunnyvale Texas, Mesquite Texas, Highland Park Texas, Addison Texas, Allen Texas, Carrollton Texas, Farmers Branch Texas, Nevada Texas, Princeton Texas, The Colony Texas, Frisco Texas, Hutchins Texas, Seagoville Texas, Irving Texas
Passport Expediting in Garland, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Garland. 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 Garland, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Garland simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Garland 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 Garland, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Dallas 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 Garland.
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 Garland 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 Garland, 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 Garland residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Dallas 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 Garland 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Garland
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 Garland.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #4340 - Garland - (0.7 mi)Highway 78 & Crist
2614 Lavon Dr
Garland TX 75040
(972) 530-1438
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7718 - Garland - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
1902 Pleasant Valley Road
Garland TX 75040
(972) 675-0275
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #7481 - Garland - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
1372 Beltline Road
Garland TX 75040
(972) 495-1933
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Garland Supercenter - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
5302 N Garland Ave
Garland TX 75040
972-495-6775
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #6847 - Garland - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
2510 West Walnut Street
Garland TX 75042
(972) 485-8200
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Rowlett Supercenter - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
2501 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett TX 75088
214-607-9268
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7824 - Garland - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
5702 Lavon Drive
Garland TX 75040
(972) 495-5595
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Garland - (2.6 mi)
N Garland Ave & Sh 190 (George Bush Fwy) Target Ctr Facing Gbf
5435 N Garland Ave
Garland TX 75040
(972) 675-0877
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Sachse - (2.7 mi)
Next To Kroger
5250 Hwy 78
Sachse TX 75048
(972) 495-7666
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9909 - Sachse - (2.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ben Davis & Hwy 78
5434 Highway 78
Sachse TX 75048
(972) 495-0408
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99