Getting Passport in Thibodaux LA: Post Office, Clerk, Steps

## Getting a Passport in Thibodaux, LA

**TL;DR Quick Start Box**

| Key Info | Details |
|----------|---------|
| **Top Local Spots** | Thibodaux Post Office (1406 Tiger Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301; 985-447-3721); Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court (307 W 2nd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301; 985-446-9831). Call to confirm hours/services. Nearby: Houma Post Office (15 mi away). |
| **Basic Steps** | 1. Pick form: DS-11 (new/child/in-person), DS-82 (eligible renewal/mail). 2. Gather: Birth cert (orig + copy), ID (+ copy), 2x2 photos, fees. 3. Book appt (usps.com) or mail. 4. Track at travel.state.gov. |
| **Timelines** | Routine: 6-8 wks; Expedited: 2-3 wks (+$60). Apply 10-13 wks early for peaks (spring break, Mardi Gras, holidays). Urgent (<14 days): Call 1-877-487-2778. |
| **Fees** | Adult book: $130 app + $35 exec (verify at travel.state.gov). Check/money order. |

Thibodaux residents in Lafourche Parish often seek passports for Gulf port business (Houma/Port Fourchon), New Orleans cruises to Mexico/Caribbean, Nicholls State study abroad, or family trips during spring breaks, summers, and holidays. Peak demand (Mar-May, Nov-Dec) spikes waits—plan ahead. Avoid pitfalls like photo rejections (use off-white background, natural light, no glasses glare), minor consent gaps (bring both parents' IDs/forms), or renewal mix-ups (eligible only if issued at 16+, <15 yrs old, undamaged).

## Choosing the Right Passport Service

Answer these to select form/method—wrong choice causes 20-30% rejections/delays:

| Scenario | Form | Method | Thibodaux Tip |
|----------|------|--------|---------------|
| Eligible renewal (issued ≥16 yrs old, ≤15 yrs ago, undamaged, same name/gender) | DS-82 | Mail (6-8 wks) | Ideal for repeat cruisers/business travelers; include old passport + photo. |
| First-time, child <16, damaged/lost/stolen, >15 yrs old, name change | DS-11 | In-person only | Book appt at post office/clerk; expect 1-2 hr waits in peaks. |
| Lost/stolen | DS-64 + DS-11/DS-82 | Report online first, then above | File police report for theft; urgent for pre-cruise losses. |
| Name correction (<1 yr old passport) | DS-5504 | Mail | Marriage/divorce docs. |
| Urgent travel (<14 days) | DS-11 expedited | In-person + proof (itinerary) | Nearest agency: New Orleans (2-3 hr drive). |

40-50% of locals renew by mail—use travel.state.gov quiz. For Nicholls students/families, first-timers dominate.

## Passport Acceptance Facilities in Thibodaux and Nearby

Limited spots; book vi

a usps.com (ZIP 70301)—walk-ins rare, peaks fill fast. Facilities verify docs, forward to State Dept (not processors). Expect 15-60 min visits.

- **Thibodaux Post Office**: 1406 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301. (985) 447-3721. Mon-Fri passports (call for hours); DS-11, on-site photos (~$15).
- **Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court**: 307 W 2nd St, Thibodaux, LA 70301. (985) 446-9831. Mon-Fri (call for hours); DS-11, no photos.
- **Houma Post Office** (15 mi): 118 Barrow St, Houma, LA 70360. Larger for overflow.

Best times: Early AM/late PM, Tue-Thu. Nicholls breaks overwhelm—check daily for slots. For <14 day urgency, apply local then call NPC.

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## Step-by-Step Checklist for Your Application

Gather pre-appt to cut rejections (20% from photos/docs).

1. **Citizenship Proof**: Orig U.S. birth cert (LA Vital Records if needed, $15-34, 4-6 wks), naturalization cert + photocopies (front/back, letter-size, legible).
   - Pitfall: Delayed LA certs need affidavits.

2. **ID Proof**: LA DL/state ID (expired <2 yrs often OK), military ID + photocopies.
   - Backup: SS card/utility bill if weak primary.

3. **Photos**: 2 identical 2x2" color (white/off-white bg, <6 mos, no glare/selfies). Local: Post office/Walgreens/CVS (N Canal Blvd). Rejects common in humid LA.

4. **Form**: Download travel.state.gov.
   - DS-11: Unsigned till sworn (in-person).
   - DS-82: Sign after print (mail).
   - Errors: Early sign, wrong form, incomplete SS#.

5. **Fees** (verify travel.state.gov): Separate checks—app to "U.S. Dept of State", exec to facility. Adult book $130+$35; child lower; exp $60+.

6. **Appt/Submit**: Book usps.com; minors need both parents or notarized DS-3053 (+ID copy). Mail DS-82 Priority tracked.

**Pre-Appt Checklist**:
- [ ] Citizenship + copy
- [ ] ID + copy
- [ ] 2 photos
- [ ] Unsigned/complete form
- [ ] Fees (2 checks)
- [ ] Parental consent (minors)
- [ ] Old passport (if app)

## Processing Times and Expedited Options

- Routine: 6-8 wks (10+ in peaks).
- Expedited: 2-3 wks (+$60, at facilities).
- Urgent (<14 days/life-death): Post-app call 1-877-487-2778; New Orleans agency.
- Track: passportstatus.state.gov.

LA surges (Mardi Gras, student breaks) delay—Gulf travelers expedite.

## Special Considerations for Minors and Challenges

- **Kids <16**: DS-11 in-person, both parents/DS-3053 notarized.

 Order BC early.
- **Renewal Traps**: >15 yrs/issued <16/damaged = DS-11.
- **Photos**: 20-30% fail—pro only.
- **LA Tips**: OMV expired IDs flexible; weather delays mail—track.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**Appt needed at Thibodaux PO?** Yes, book online; walk-ins risky.

**Summer timelines?** Routine 6-8+ wks; exp 2-3.

**Birth cert?** LA Vital Records (ldh.la.gov).

**10-yr old passport renewal?** No if <16 at issue/>15 yrs—DS-11.

**Lost pre-cruise?** DS-64 online, exp DS-11.

**Passport card?** Yes for land/sea (Canada/Mexico/Caribbean), cheaper, no flights.

**Renewal photos?** Yes, 2 enclosed.

**Name change post-marriage?** DS-5504/DS-82 if <1 yr.

## Final Tips for Thibodaux Residents

Nicholls int'l office aids students; employer desks for biz. Start 3-6 mos early. Check travel.state.gov always.

## Sources
[1] [U.S. Dept of State - Passports](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html)  
[2] [Renew by Mail](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/renew.html)  
[3] [Lost/Stolen](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/lost-stolen.html)  
[4] [USPS Locations](https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?locationType=passport-acceptance)  
[5] [Lafourche Clerk](https://www.lafourcheclerk.com/)  
[6] [Urgent Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/emergencies.html)  
[7] [LA Vital Records](https://ldh.la.gov/page/1007)  
[8] [Photo Requirements](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html)  
[9] [Fees](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html)  
[10] [Status Check](https://passportstatus.state.gov/)