Stafford, Texas Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Stafford, TX: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Stafford, 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 Stafford 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 Stafford, 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 Stafford, Texas and Expedited Passport service options for Stafford.
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 Stafford Texas
Showing the single passport office in Stafford:
 | Stafford Main PO |
4110 Bluebonnet Dr
Stafford, TX 77477
Other passport offices near Stafford Texas
Missouri City Post Office - Missouri City - 2.4 Miles1st Colony Post Office - Sugar Land - 3.6 Miles
Sugar Land Main Post Office - Sugar Land - 3.8 Miles
Beechnut Station - Houston - 4 Miles
Westbury Place Station - Houston - 4.6 Miles
Alief Post Office - Houston - 4.9 Miles
DeMoss Station - Houston - 6 Miles
Debra Sue Schatz Post Office - Houston - 6.4 Miles
Bellaire Post Office - Bellaire - 6.8 Miles
Rich Hill Station - Houston - 7.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Stafford
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.
Houston Passport Agency - 12.6 Miles
Dallas Passport Agency - 199.6 Miles
New Orleans Passport Agency - 286.9 Miles
Arkansas Passport Center - 316.8 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 577.8 Miles
Stafford, Texas Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Stafford, there is one less than 100 miles from Stafford.
* 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 Stafford
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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Stafford can consider using the passport office services in Stafford for their passport application sealing needs.
Stafford Texas, Missouri City Texas, Sugar Land Texas, Bellaire Texas, Fresno Texas, Piney Point Village Texas, West University Place Texas, Spring Valley Texas, Rosenberg Texas, Pearland Texas, Katy Texas, Galena Park Texas, Pasadena Texas, Friendswood Texas, Alvin Texas, Cypress Texas, Deer Park Texas, Webster Texas, League City Texas, Humble Texas
Passport Expediting in Stafford, Texas
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Stafford. 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 Stafford, Texas
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Stafford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Stafford 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 Stafford, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Houston 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 Stafford.
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 Stafford 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 Stafford, 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 Stafford residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.6 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Houston 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 Stafford 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.
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 Stafford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #7721 - Missouri City - (1.5 mi)Southwest Corner Of Fm 1092 (Murphy) & Lexington
1307 Fm 1092 Rd
Missouri City TX 77459
(281) 499-5150
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Meadows Place - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
11611 W Airport Blvd
Meadows Place TX 77477
(346) 368-2941
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #6821 - Meadows Place - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Kirkwood & Airport
11675 W Airport Blvd
Meadows Place TX 77477
(281) 313-6403
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3419 - Missouri City - (1.7 mi)
Lexington & Dulles
4790 Lexington Blvd
Missouri City TX 77459
(281) 499-5257
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4105 - Houston - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Beltway 8 (Frontage) & Gessner
12611 S Gessner Rd
Houston TX 77071
(713) 266-1853
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #7285 - Sugarland - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
13829 Southwest Freeway
Sugarland TX 77478
(281) 491-7551
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Sugar Land - (2 mi)
Hwy 59 At Sugar Creek - Behind Chevron Gas Station
14019 SW Fwy
Sugar Land TX 77478
(281) 565-5252
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #5320 - Houston - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
8550 West Airport Boulevard
Houston TX 77071
(713) 596-2163
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #4474 - Missouri City - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
2781 Dulles Avenue
Missouri City TX 77459
(281) 403-2269
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7531 - Missouri City - (2.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Texas Parkway & Independence
2203 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489
(281) 208-3304
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99