There are many New Mexico Passport Offices that will accept a passport application for processing. Some sites are in public buildings while others have a higher level of security. However, any of them will take your
documents so that you can get a new passport.
The most visited acceptance facility is the post offices. Others, like the county courthouses, county clerkâs offices, and the public libraries accept less passport application than the post offices. So, their hours of passport services are way fewer than the post offices. Nevertheless, all sites will help you get a passport.
New Mexico Postal Services
The New Mexico Postal Services offer two choices when it comes to a passport application process. The first, standard processing, is chosen by most applicants. The need for a passport is not of high importance so that they can wait the 4 to 8 weeks for processing.
However, if you cannot wait that long, then expediting is best for you. With this choice, the process only takes 2 to 3 weeks, but you must provide
proof of travel first. There is an additional cost when compared with standard processing.
Rush Processing Service
There is another processing service available so that you can get a passport in less than two weeks. The rush service is offered by a private expeditor and a
regional passport agency. To use either, you must provide the usual documents for a passport and pay the fee.
However, additional documents must be submitted as well. For example, you must provide proof of travel, two letters of authorization (submit to a private expeditor and not a regional agency) and a letter from your job (if your trip is business related).
Both businesses perform their services differently. Nevertheless, you will get a passport when you need it. For example, a private expeditor will do all the work for you. You do not even need to show up at the office. You just got to pay the cost of the service and fees.
A regional agency requires you to get an appointment before showing up. To do so, you must call the
National Passport Information Center to get an interview. At the meeting, submit all the necessary documents to get your new passport. The cost for this service is substantial when compared to standard or expedited processing at the New Mexico Postal Services. The nearest agencies are
El Paso Passport Agency and
Colorado Passport Agency.
