Passport Guide for Cave Springs AR: Locations & Steps

Quick Start: Passports in Cave Springs, AR

Top Nearby Facilities (verify via official locator; book appointments early due to Walmart HQ and UofA demand):

• Bentonville Post Office: 2702 SW 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712 | (479) 271-2044
• Rogers Post Office: 209 N Dixieland St, Rogers, AR 72756 | (479) 621-3351
• Benton County Clerk's Office: 102 NE A St, Bentonville, AR 72712 | (479) 271-5700

Core Steps (start 8-10 weeks early; peaks: summer vacations, UofA spring break, holidays):

1. Choose service (DS-11 new/in-person vs. DS-82 mail renewal).
2. Gather docs: ID, birth cert, photo (2x2", no selfies), fees ($130+ adult).
3. Book appt or mail.
4. Submit/track at travel.state.gov.

Processing Times: Routine 6-8 weeks; expedited (+$60) 2-3 weeks. Use locator map for pinned sites near Cave Springs.

TOC:

• Which Service
• Where to Apply
• Step-by-Step Checklist
• Photos & Fees
• Local Tips & FAQs
• Sources

Getting a U.S. Passport in Cave Springs, AR

Cave Springs, in booming Benton County, AR, draws passport demand from Walmart execs in Bentonville, UofA students in Fayetteville, and families eyeing Mexico/Caribbean trips. Peaks hit spring break (March), summer (June-Aug), and holidays amid NW Arkansas growth—slots fill fast [1]. Wrong forms/docs delay amid 6-8 week routine times (2-3 expedited). Avoid pitfalls: off-spec photos (shadows/glare), early DS-11 signatures, fee mix-ups.

Which Passport Service Do You Need?

Pick via State Dept wizard. NW AR business/family travel favors mail renewals.

First-Time, Minors (<16), or Ineligible Renewals

• Form DS-11 (in-person only): Never had passport, issued <16, lost/stolen/damaged, name change sans docs, or child apps.
• Minors: Both parents/guardians present (or DS-3053 notarized consent + IDs).
• Expect: Oath, $35 execution fee at facility (+$130 adult/$100 child book).

Renewal or Eligible Replacement

• Form DS-82 (mail): Passport issued 16+, <15 years old, undamaged, in possession, same name (or marriage cert).
• Include old passport (returned cancelled). Request 52-page if full (discontinued add-on service).
• Decision Help: Eligible? Mail for ease (6-8 weeks). Not? DS-11 in-person. Lost first? File DS-64 report online/phone (1-877-487-2778).

Urgent? Expedite (+$60, 2-3 weeks); life-or-death (<14 days): Call for agency appt (proof req'd).

Where to Apply

No facility in Cave Springs—use official locator (pins Bentonville/Rogers sites). Book 4-6 weeks ahead; peaks (Mon/Tue lunch, Razorback weekends) mean 1-2hr waits.

Key Options:

• Bentonville Post Office (2702 SW 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712): (479) 271-2044
• Rogers Post Office (209 N Dixieland St, Rogers, AR 72756): (479) 621-3351
• Benton County Clerk (102 NE A St, Bentonville, AR 72712): (479) 271-5700 (appts req'd)

Expect 10-20min if prepped. Facilities verify/witness/forward—no photos/expedites on-site. Mid-week mornings best.

Step-by-Step Checklist

Prep Time: 1-2 weeks. Rejections (20-30% local): bad photos, unsigned DS-11, wrong fees.

1. Docs:

   • ID (AR DL via DFA [8]) + photocopy.
   • Citizenship proof (certified birth cert [9]; orig + copy).
   • 2x2" photo (<6mo, white bg).
   • Minors: Parental IDs/consent.

2. Form (hand-black ink, no sign DS-11 early):

   • DS-11: New/in-person.
   • DS-82: Mail renewal.
   • Check wizard.

3. Fees (verify travel.state.gov; two payments):

   Item	Adult Book	Child Book	Payee
   Application	$130	$100	State Dept (check/MO)
   Execution (in-person)	$35	$35	Facility
   Expedite	+$60	+$60	State Dept
   Exact change; name/SSN# on checks.

4. Appt/Mail:

   • In-person: Book via phone/locator; arrive early.
   • Mail DS-82: USPS Priority to Natl Processing Center (addr on form).

5. Track: passportstatus.state.gov after 7 days (+ alerts).

What to Expect: Quick oath/ID check; kids fuss—bring snacks. Rural mail adds 3-5 days.

Passport Photos & Fees

Photos (25% rejections [2]): 2x2", color, 1-1⅜" head, neutral, no glasses/shadows. Local: Walmart (Bentonville), CVS (Rogers), UPS. Use photo tool.

Fees Recap (above table). Cards rare at facilities—bring checks/MO/cash.

Local Tips & FAQs

Cave Springs Nuances: Book early for Bentonville crowds (Walmart travel); UofA exchanges spike March. AR birth certs: vitalrecords.ar.gov [9]. Snowbird winters busy too.

FAQs:

• Same-day? No local; urgent agency only (call 1-877-487-2778, proof req'd).
• DS-11 vs DS-82? DS-11 if new/minor/lost; DS-82 mail if eligible renewal.
• Expedited vs Urgent? Expedite 2-3wks ($60); urgent <14 days life-or-death.
• Photo rejected? Redo pro—no selfies.
• Appt needed? Yes most; check locator.
• Child? Both parents/DS-11.
• Lost cert? Vital Records [9].

Mistakes to Dodge: Early signatures, wrong payee, peak no-appt, untracked mail.

Start early for seamless trips.

Sources

[1] U.S. Dept of State - Apply
[2] Photos
[3] Children
[4] Locator
[5] USPS Passports
[6] Benton Clerk
[7] USPS Fees
[8] AR DFA
[9] AR Vital Records
[10] Status