Rankin, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Rankin, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Rankin, 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 Rankin 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 Rankin, 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 Rankin, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Rankin.
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 Rankin Texas
Showing the single passport office in Rankin:
Upton County District Clerk |
205 10th Ave
Rankin, TX 79778
Other passport offices near Rankin Texas
Iraan Post Office - Iraan - 19.1 MilesReagan County District Court - Big Lake - 24.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Rankin
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.
El Paso Passport Agency - 234.8 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 277.6 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 351 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 457.7 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 486.4 Miles
Rankin, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin will need to visit a passport office.
* Rankin 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.
- 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 Rankin
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 Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin
Residents of the following cities that are close to Rankin can consider using the passport office services in Rankin for their passport application sealing needs.
Iraan Texas, Wink Texas, Barstow Texas, La Chulita Coahuila, Agua Verde Coahuila, Manga el Colorado Coahuila, La Chulita Coahuila, Julio Coahuila, Vega los Ajos Coahuila
Passport Expediting in Rankin, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Rankin. 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 Rankin, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Rankin simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Rankin 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, the downside to being in Rankin 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 Rankin.
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 Rankin 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 Rankin, 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.
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 Rankin
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 Rankin.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #15141 - Odessa - (43.4 mi)Southeast Corner Of County Road West & 8Th
1707 W 8Th St
Odessa TX 79763
(432) 332-8258
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10985 - Odessa - (43.5 mi)
Photo Center
1230 E 8th St
Odessa TX 79761
(432) 332-0116
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7024 - Odessa - (43.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Maple & East 8Th St
801 Maple Ave
Odessa TX 79761
(432) 337-6637
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4732 - Odessa - (44.6 mi)
Photo Center
100 East University
Odessa TX 79760
(432) 332-0908
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6715 - Odessa - (44.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of County Road West & University
1305 W University Blvd
Odessa TX 79764
(432) 580-0166
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Odessa Supercenter - (44.8 mi)
Photo Center
2450 Nw Loop 338
Odessa TX 79763
432-332-6022
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Odessa - (44.9 mi)
Westgate Plaza
1359 W University Blvd
Odessa TX 79764
(432) 272-6853
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Odessa Supercenter - (44.9 mi)
Photo Center
4210 John Ben Shephe
Odessa TX 79762
432-363-9883
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #5647 - Odessa - (44.9 mi)
Photo Center
4101 E 42nd St
Odessa TX 79762
(432) 366-1160
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Odessa - (45 mi)
Tuscany Town Center
4060 Faudree Dr
Odessa TX 79765
(432) 296-6408
Price: Cost varies by location