Mocksville Post Office Passport Services

If you find yourself in a situation requiring urgent passport processing, the Mocksville Post Office can certainly accept your expedited application. While they cannot issue a passport on the spot, they will process your DS-11 form with priority. Be sure to clearly mark ‘Expedited Service’ on your application and prepare the additional $60 expedition fee. The staff at Window 3 will guide you through the necessary steps. For truly dire, life-or-death emergencies or imminent travel within 2-3 weeks, you might also need to contact the National Passport Information Center directly to schedule an appointment at a regional passport agency in Charlotte or Atlanta, as Mocksville Post Office forwards applications and doesn’t handle final issuance. The team here can provide information on that next step.

Yes, absolutely. For all minor passport applications (under 16), an appointment is strictly required at the Mocksville Post Office. Furthermore, both parents or legal guardians must be present with the minor at the scheduled time. If one parent is unavailable, specific notarized consent forms (DS-3053) and a copy of the absent parent’s ID are mandatory. The acceptance agents at 1119 Yadkinville Road are highly experienced with these requirements and will meticulously verify all documentation. Ensuring all parties and documents are present at your scheduled time significantly streamlines the process and prevents the need for a follow-up visit.

It largely depends on your specific renewal circumstances. If your most recent passport was issued less than 15 years ago, you were at least 16 years old when it was issued, and it is in good, undamaged condition, you may be eligible to renew by mail using Form DS-82. In this common scenario, you would simply mail your application, photos, and old passport directly to the Passport Processing Center. However, if you do not meet all of these criteria, or if your passport was lost, stolen, or severely damaged, you will need to apply in person with Form DS-11. In that case, the Mocksville Post Office is fully equipped to accept your application, and you’ll proceed as if it were your first passport.

The Mocksville Post Office accepts specific payment methods for passport services. For the required $35 USPS Acceptance Fee, you must pay with a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check made payable to ‘USPS’. They do not accept cash or credit/debit cards for this fee. Separately, the passport application fee, which goes directly to the U.S. Department of State, must be paid by personal check, certified check, cashier’s check, or money order, made payable to ‘U.S. Department of State’. Credit card payments are only accepted when applying at a regional passport agency or online, not at this Mocksville facility. Be prepared with two separate checks or money orders for a seamless appointment.

Absolutely, and in fact, it is the preferred and often required method for applying for a minor’s passport at the Mocksville Post Office. Both parents must be present along with the child. This ensures proper identification and consent are documented for the minor. Each parent will need to bring their valid government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license. The acceptance agent at Window 3 will verify the identities of both parents and ensure all necessary documentation, including the child’s birth certificate, is in order. This joint presence helps to prevent any potential delays or additional steps later in the application process.

The passport office is located at 1119 YADKINVILLE RD, MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028. Get directions

Hours are 10:00-15:00. Call ahead at 3367512011.0 to confirm before visiting.

Photos on-site: 1. If available, photos typically cost around $15 in cash.

Routine processing takes 12-13 weeks. Expedited service (additional $60 fee) takes 7-9 weeks. Our expedited service gets your passport in 3-10 days.

Most facilities accept check or money order. You’ll need two separate payments: one to “U.S. Department of State” ($130) and one to “MOCKSVILLE POST OFFICE” ($35). Cash may not be accepted.

Handicap access: 1. The facility is ADA compliant with accessible entrances and facilities.

Parking at the Mocksville Post Office is generally straightforward and convenient for passport applicants. The facility offers a dedicated, free, asphalt parking lot immediately adjacent to the building, accessible directly from Yadkinville Road. This lot provides approximately 28 marked spaces, including two ADA-compliant accessible spots near the main entrance. For most appointments, finding an available space within this primary lot is rarely an issue, especially during mid-morning or mid-afternoon hours on weekdays. Should the on-site lot be unexpectedly full, which is rare for passport appointments due to their scheduled nature, overflow parking can often be found along Salisbury Street, just a half-block west. While street parking here isn’t explicitly metered, it’s typically limited to two-hour zones to facilitate local business turnover, but it’s free. Alternatively, a small municipal lot behind the Town Hall, approximately 0.3 miles east, offers additional free parking, though it requires a short walk. For optimal convenience, arriving 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled passport appointment allows ample time to secure a spot directly within the Post Office’s own lot. During summer months, the asphalt can absorb significant heat, so consider parking further from the entrance if you have heat-sensitive items. In winter, be mindful that early mornings might present patches of black ice, especially in shaded areas of the lot.

No, passport renewals cannot be done at acceptance facilities. Renewals must be mailed directly to the State Department using Form DS-82, or you can use our expedited renewal service.

If you’re traveling soon, our expedited service can get your passport in as little as 3 days. We handle everything from document review to delivery, with 24/7 support. Call 800-860-8610 to get started.