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Richardson, Texas Passport Office Information


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

Richardson Main Post Office
433 Belle Grove Dr
Richardson TX, 75080

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

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 Richardson Texas

Showing the single passport office in Richardson:

Richardson Main Post Office

433 Belle Grove Dr
Richardson, TX 75080

 

Other passport offices near Richardson Texas

Richland Postal Station - Dallas - 3.6 Miles
Collin County District Clerk - Plano - 3.9 Miles
Plano Main Post Office - Plano - 3.9 Miles
Addison Main Post Office - Addison - 4.3 Miles
Spring Valley Post Office - Dallas - 4.5 Miles
Garland Main Post Office - Garland - 6.1 Miles
Rosemeade Post Office - Carrollton - 7.7 Miles
Dallas County (North) District Clerk - Dallas - 8 Miles
Allen Post Office - Allen - 8.6 Miles
Denton County Clerk of Court - Carrollton - 8.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Richardson

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 - 12.1 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 203 Miles
Houston Passport Agency - 205.7 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 386.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 499.1 Miles



Richardson, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Richardson, there is one less than 100 miles from Richardson.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Richardson

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 Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson

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

Richardson Texas, Plano Texas, Addison Texas, Garland Texas, Sachse Texas, Carrollton Texas, Parker Texas, Farmers Branch Texas, Allen Texas, Highland Park Texas, The Colony Texas, Wylie Texas, Frisco Texas, Lewisville Texas, Coppell Texas, Sunnyvale Texas, Irving Texas, Mesquite Texas, Little Elm Texas, Lake Dallas Texas

Passport Expediting in Richardson, Texas

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Richardson, 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 Richardson.
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 Richardson 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 Richardson?

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 Richardson, 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 Richardson residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.1 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.

How much does a passport cost in Richardson?

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 Richardson

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 Richardson.

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

CVS #7156 - Richardson - (0.2 mi)
Photo Center
605 West Campbell Road
Richardson TX 75080
(972) 231-3522
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Richardson, Texas - (0.8 mi)
Located On W Arapaho & W Shore In The Tom Thumb Shopping Center 1.5 Miles West Of Central Expressway
819 W Arapaho Rd
Richardson TX 75080
(972) 669-9500
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Canyon Creek Shopping Center - (1.1 mi)
Canyon Creek Shopping Center At N Central Expressway & Campbell Rd
224 W Campbell Rd
Richardson TX 75080
(469) 677-6678
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - N. Coit Rd - (1.2 mi)
Southeast corner of Coit Rd & Campbell Rd intersection
1920 N. Coit Rd
Richardson TX 75080
(972) 479-9080
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Dallas Supercenter - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
15757 Coit Rd
Dallas TX 75248
972-587-3517
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - S Coit Rd - (1.9 mi)
SE Corner of Coit & Beltline behind McDonalds
101 S Coit Rd
Richardson TX 75080
(972) 644-8660
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5826 - Dallas - (2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Coit & Beltline
7930 Belt Line Rd
Dallas TX 75254
(972) 716-0937
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10977 - Dallas - (2 mi)
Photo Center
7979 Beltline Road
Dallas TX 75254
(972) 936-7998
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #7118 - Richardson - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
325 West Spring Valley Road
Richardson TX 75080
(972) 997-9088
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6963 - Dallas - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
7102 Campbell Road
Dallas TX 75248
(972) 931-7045
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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