Plano, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Plano, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Plano, 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 Plano 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 Plano, 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 Plano, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Plano.
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 Plano Texas
Showing 2 passport offices in Plano:
 | Collin County District Clerk |
900 E Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75074
| Plano Main Post Office |
1200 Jupiter Rd
Plano, TX 75074
Other passport offices near Plano Texas
Allen Post Office - Allen - 4.6 MilesRichardson Main Post Office - Richardson - 5.1 Miles
Garland Main Post Office - Garland - 6.8 Miles
Richland Postal Station - Dallas - 7.7 Miles
Addison Main Post Office - Addison - 8.7 Miles
Rowlett Post Office - Rowlett - 8.9 Miles
Spring Valley Post Office - Dallas - 9.2 Miles
Frisco Post Office - Frisco - 9.6 Miles
McKinney Post Office - McKinney - 10.6 Miles
Rosemeade Post Office - Carrollton - 10.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Plano
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 - 16.3 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 198.3 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 207.5 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 385 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 503 Miles
Plano, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Plano, there is one less than 100 miles from Plano.
* 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 Plano
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 Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano
Residents of the following cities that are close to Plano can consider using the passport office services in Plano for their passport application sealing needs.
Plano Texas, Parker Texas, Allen Texas, Sachse Texas, Richardson Texas, Wylie Texas, Garland Texas, Addison Texas, Frisco Texas, The Colony Texas, Carrollton Texas, Princeton Texas, Farmers Branch Texas, Highland Park Texas, Sunnyvale Texas, Nevada Texas, Little Elm Texas, Mesquite Texas, Lewisville Texas, Coppell Texas
Passport Expediting in Plano, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Plano. 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 Plano, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Plano simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Plano contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Plano.
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 Plano 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 Plano, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Dallas Passport Agency, it's not too far from Plano and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Dallas Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Plano.
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 Plano.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #7287 - Plano - (0.5 mi)Photo Center
2454 Jupiter Road
Plano TX 75074
(972) 578-8607
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11770 - Plano - (0.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Jupiter & Park
2300 E Park Blvd
Plano TX 75074
(972) 422-5123
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1792 - Plano - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
4201 East Park Boulevard
Plano TX 75074
(972) 424-0067
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #664 - E Plano - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
3800 N Central Expy
Plano TX 75074
(972) 244-0003
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #4625 - Plano - (2 mi)
Photo Center
525 West Parker Road
Plano TX 75075
(972) 424-3675
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6663 - Richardson - (2.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of North Star & Renner
4201 E Renner Rd
Richardson TX 75082
(972) 234-0889
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - E Spring Creek Pkwy - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1121 E Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano TX 75074
(469) 331-6270
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10665 - Richardson - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
1555 East Renner Road
Richardson TX 75082
(972) 238-1395
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Murphy Supercenter - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
115 West Fm 544
Murphy TX 75094
469-304-3311
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #5958 - Murphy - (3.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Murphy Rd & Fm 544
103 W Fm 544
Murphy TX 75094
(972) 509-8910
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99