Vernal, Utah Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Vernal, UT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Vernal, Utah 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 Vernal 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 Vernal, there are (50) other passport offices in Utah 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 Vernal, Utah and Expedited Passport service options for Vernal.
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 Vernal Utah
Showing 2 passport offices in Vernal:
 | Uintah County Clerk-Auditor |
147 E Main St
Vernal, UT 84078
| Vernal Post Office |
67 N 800 W
Vernal, UT 84078
Other passport offices near Vernal Utah
Duchesne County Clerk - Duchesne - 41.5 MilesDaggett County Clerk - Manila - 54.1 Miles
Carbon County Clerk - Price - 67.5 Miles
Price Post Office - Price - 67.7 Miles
USPO - Meeker - Meeker - 72.9 Miles
Green River Post Office - Green River - 73.3 Miles
USPO - Grand Junction - Grand Junction - 75.7 Miles
Sweetwater County District Court - Green River - 85.5 Miles
Emery County Clerk-Auditor - Castle Dale - 88.3 Miles
USPO - Rock Springs - Rock Springs - 89.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Vernal
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.
Colorado Passport Agency - 216.2 Miles
Western Passport Agency - 476.7 Miles
El Paso Passport Agency - 521.6 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 560.9 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 576.5 Miles
Vernal, Utah Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Vernal 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 Vernal 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 Vernal will need to visit a passport office.
* Vernal 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 Vernal
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 Vernal or any other city in Utah 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 Vernal 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 Vernal
Residents of the following cities that are close to Vernal can consider using the passport office services in Vernal for their passport application sealing needs.
Naples Utah, Dinosaur Colorado, Roosevelt Utah, Rangely Colorado, Tabiona Utah, Wellington Utah, Fruita Colorado, Helper Utah, Green River Utah, De Beque Colorado, Cleveland Utah, Parachute Colorado, Clifton Colorado, Mountain View Wyoming, Scofield Utah, Huntington Utah, Fort Bridger Wyoming, Mesa Colorado, Rifle Colorado, Kamas Utah
Passport Expediting in Vernal, Utah
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Vernal. 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 Vernal, Utah
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Vernal simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Vernal 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 Vernal 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 are 2 passport offices in Vernal.
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 Vernal 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 Vernal, 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.
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 Vernal.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Vernal Supercenter - (20.2 mi)Photo Center
1851 W Highway 40
Vernal UT 84078
435-781-8600
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #12480 - Vernal - (20.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Us Hwy 40 & 500 South St
1316 W Highway 40
Vernal UT 84078
(435) 789-7936
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Price Supercenter - (66.8 mi)
Photo Center
255 S Highway 55
Price UT 84501
435-637-8558
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #11187 - Fruita - (66.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Cherry Street & Aspen Street
316 W Aspen Ave
Fruita CO 81521
(970) 858-0147
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10307 - Grand Junction - (74.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of First Str & Patterson
240 W Park Dr
Grand Junction CO 81505
(970) 208-1252
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Grand Junction - (74.8 mi)
Across From Walmart & Lowes Parking Lot, Behind Red Robin
2536 Rimrock Ave
Grand Junction CO 81505
(970) 241-4646
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Grand Junction Supercenter - (74.9 mi)
Photo Center
2545 Rimrock Ave
Grand Junction CO 81505
970-248-3652
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Grand Junction - (75 mi)
Village Fair Plaza - SW Corner 12th & Patterson
2695 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction CO 81506
(970) 241-6103
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9769 - Grand Junction - (76.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 29Th Rd & North Ave
2900 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81504
(970) 208-1014
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Grand Junction Supercenter - (76.7 mi)
Photo Center
2881 North Ave
Grand Junction CO 81501
970-241-7397
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44