Grand Prairie, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Grand Prairie, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Grand Prairie.
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 Grand Prairie Texas
Showing the single passport office in Grand Prairie:
 | Grand Prairie Post Office |
802 S Carrier Pky
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Other passport offices near Grand Prairie Texas
Tarrant County District Clerk - Arlington - 4.9 MilesArlington Main Post Office - Arlington - 5.1 Miles
Bardin Road Post Office - Arlington - 5.4 Miles
Irving Main Post Office - Irving - 6.3 Miles
Duncanville Post Office - Duncanville - 6.3 Miles
Joe Pool Station - Dallas - 7.9 Miles
Euless Post office - Euless - 8 Miles
Dallas Main Post Office Finance Unit - Dallas - 9.1 Miles
DFW Airport Mail Center - Euless - 9.1 Miles
Northwest Station - Dallas - 9.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Grand Prairie
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 - 10.6 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 197.2 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 221.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 392.5 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 484.7 Miles
Grand Prairie, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Grand Prairie, there is one less than 100 miles from Grand Prairie.
* 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 Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
Residents of the following cities that are close to Grand Prairie can consider using the passport office services in Grand Prairie for their passport application sealing needs.
Grand Prairie Texas, Arlington Texas, Irving Texas, Duncanville Texas, Euless Texas, Bedford Texas, Hurst Texas, DeSoto Texas, Colleyville Texas, Mansfield Texas, Highland Park Texas, Farmers Branch Texas, Coppell Texas, Haltom City Texas, Southlake Texas, Carrollton Texas, Midlothian Texas, Lancaster Texas, Hutchins Texas, Addison Texas
Passport Expediting in Grand Prairie, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Grand Prairie. 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 Grand Prairie, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Grand Prairie simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie.
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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.6 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #3885 - Grand Prairie - (1 mi)Carrier & Jefferson
507 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie TX 75051
(972) 237-2121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6775 - Grand Prairie - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
701 East Main Street
Grand Prairie TX 75050
(972) 264-2371
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #7421 - Grand Prairie - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
810 West Pioneer Parkway
Grand Prairie TX 75051
(972) 641-5744
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7592 - Grand Prairie - (1.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Beltline Road & Spur 303
802 E Pioneer Pkwy
Grand Prairie TX 75051
(972) 262-0984
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Grand Prairie Supercenter - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2650 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie TX 75052
469-805-6321
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Grand Prairie - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
2860 S State Hwy 161
Grand Prairie TX 75052
(972) 854-6093
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3886 - Grand Prairie - (3.4 mi)
Carrier & Westchester
4202 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie TX 75052
(972) 266-7909
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7809 - Grand Prairie - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
4203 South Carrier Parkway
Grand Prairie TX 75052
(972) 642-3910
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3941 - Arlington - (3.6 mi)
Sherry & Pioneer
2200 E Pioneer Pkwy
Arlington TX 76010
(817) 860-9510
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Grand Prairie Supercenter - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
2225 W Interstate 20
Grand Prairie TX 75052
972-623-3895
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44