Passport Photo Near Me
There are tens of thousands of places to get a passport photo in the US, from pharmacies and retail stores to post offices, shipping centers, and your own living room. The right one depends on your situation: whether you need it today, whether you need a digital copy for an online renewal, whether it is for a baby, and how much you want to spend.
One thing worth knowing before you search Google Maps: Costco still appears in results for passport photos near you. Costco permanently closed all its photo centers in February 2021. It does not offer passport photo services anywhere. More on that below.
Quick Guide: Which Option Fits Your Situation
Most pages give you a list of every option and leave you to figure it out. This table gets to the answer faster.
| Situation | Best option |
|---|---|
| Need it right now, any time | Walgreens or CVS. Walk-in, no appointment, open late at most locations. |
| Cheapest walk-in option | Walmart at $7.64. No digital copy included. |
| Need digital file for online renewal | Walgreens ($16.99, digital free) or PassportApp ($9.99, online). |
| Best value with digital copy | Walgreens. CVS digital copy is $3.99 extra, making it $21.98 total vs $16.99. |
| Baby or infant photo | Professional studio or Walgreens/CVS with experienced staff. Or home method plus print hack. |
| Already have a verified photo | 4x6 print hack at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart: $0.32 to $0.50. |
| Applying at the post office today | USPS takes photos at most passport appointment locations (appointment required). |
| AAA Plus or Premier member | AAA branch. Free passport photos included with your membership. |
| Late night, no stores open nearby | PassportApp online. Get a verified digital file any time of day. |
| Photo already rejected once | Verify before submitting again. Use PassportApp or a staffed service with a guarantee. |
Prices correct as of June 2026.
Every US Passport Photo Option: 2026 Prices at a Glance
| Provider | Price | Appointment | Digital copy | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | $16.99 | Walk-in | Yes, free | 8,000+ |
| CVS | $17.99 | Walk-in | $3.99 extra | 9,500+ |
| Walmart | $7.64 | Walk-in | No | 4,700+ |
| Rite Aid | $8.99–$14.99 | Walk-in | Varies | Select stores |
| Walgreens 4x6 | $0.39 | Online order | You supply it | 8,000+ |
| CVS 4x6 | $0.39–$0.42 | Online order | You supply it | 9,500+ |
| Walmart 4x6 | $0.32–$0.50 | Online order | You supply it | 4,700+ |
| FedEx Office | $11.99 | Appt recommended | Varies | 2,000+ |
| The UPS Store | $11.99 | May need appt | Varies | 5,000+ |
| USPS | $15 | Appointment required | No | Thousands |
| AAA (non-member) | $15 | Walk-in at full-service | No | 1,000+ |
| AAA (Classic) | $10 | Walk-in at full-service | No | 1,000+ |
| AAA (Plus) | Free (2/yr) | Walk-in at full-service | No | 1,000+ |
| Staples | $21.99 | Walk-in | Varies | 1,000+ |
| PassportApp | $9.99 | Online, any time | Yes | Online |
| Costco | CLOSED | Closed Feb 2021 | N/A | N/A |
Prices correct as of June 2026. Confirm with your local store before visiting.
Pharmacies
Walgreens: $16.99
Walgreens is the most convenient option for most people. Over 8,000 locations, no appointment, walk in and walk out with two 2x2 inch prints and a free digital copy via email in under 15 minutes. At $16.99 with the digital copy included, it is the best value full-service option if you need both prints and a digital file. The digital copy is the JPEG file you upload to MyTravelGov for online passport renewals.
One detail competitors often get wrong: the digital copy at Walgreens is included free in the standard price. Some guides say it is not. Walgreens' own website confirms it is. Ask the associate to send it at the counter. Walgreens offers a free retake or reprint if the State Department rejects the photo — bring the rejection notice to the same store.
Full guide: Walgreens passport photos →
CVS: $17.99 (digital copy $3.99 extra)
CVS has more locations than Walgreens at 9,500 and is also walk-in with no appointment. The standard price of $17.99 covers two prints and a compliance verification certificate confirming the photos meet State Department requirements. The digital copy is $3.99 extra, making the full package $21.98. For print-only needs, CVS and Walgreens are close. For print plus digital, Walgreens is cheaper.
CVS uses the Kodak Moments Passport and ID Photo System, which automatically verifies compliance against State Department specifications. This is the main differentiator: an automated compliance check rather than a manual associate check, plus a paper certificate.
Full guide: CVS passport photos →
Rite Aid: $8.99 to $14.99
Rite Aid offers passport photos at select locations, typically at the photo counter. Prices vary by store and are generally lower than Walgreens or CVS. Not every Rite Aid has the service, and digital copy availability varies. Call your local store to confirm they offer passport photos before visiting.
Retail Stores
Walmart: $7.64
Walmart is the cheapest walk-in passport photo option in the US at $7.64 for two prints. No digital copy is included or offered. Available at most Walmart Supercenters and many Neighborhood Markets with a photo center. Generally walk-in, though some locations recommend calling ahead.
For anyone who only needs printed photos for a paper passport application and does not need a digital file, Walmart saves money versus every pharmacy option. For online renewals where a digital file is needed, Walmart is not a complete solution.
Target
Target no longer offers in-store passport photo services. The in-store photo centers have been discontinued across the chain. If you are relying on Target for a passport photo, use one of the pharmacy or retail alternatives.
Staples: $21.99
Staples offers passport photos at over 1,000 locations for $21.99, which makes it the most expensive major chain option. Same-day service at most locations. Walk-in. Worth knowing about in areas where pharmacies are sparse or for people who are already at Staples for other reasons. Not a value-driven choice.
Shipping and Print Centers
FedEx Office: $11.99
FedEx Office offers passport photos at over 2,000 locations for $11.99. FedEx recommends making an appointment rather than walking in, particularly at busier locations. Same-day service available. Digital copy availability varies by location. A solid alternative if the nearest pharmacy is out of service or busy.
The UPS Store: $11.99
The UPS Store has passport photos at most of its 5,000+ locations in the US, also at around $11.99. Some locations may require an appointment, others accept walk-ins. Call your local store to confirm availability and whether you need to book. The UPS Store tends to be reliable for compliance since passport and ID photos are a core part of their service offering.
USPS: $15
The US Postal Service offers passport photos at most passport acceptance post offices for $15. There is an important difference from the pharmacy options: USPS typically takes photos as part of the passport application process during a scheduled appointment, not as a standalone walk-in service. You generally cannot walk into a post office and get a passport photo without an appointment.
For people applying for a passport at the post office anyway, using the USPS photo service is convenient since it is done in the same visit. For anyone who just needs a photo, the requirement to book an appointment makes it less practical than a pharmacy.
Check photo availability at your local post office at iafdb.travel.state.gov. Not every post office accepts passport applications or takes photos.
AAA: Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members
AAA offers passport photos at full-service branches, with pricing that varies significantly by membership level. Non-members pay $15. Classic members pay $10. Plus members get two free sets of passport photos per year. Premier members get four free sets per household per year.
If you are an AAA Plus or Premier member, this is the best value passport photo option in the US by a significant margin. The photos are free, the service is staffed, and AAA branches that offer it are experienced with the requirements. The limitation: not every AAA location offers passport photos, and it is full-service branches only. Call your local AAA before making a trip specifically for photos.
Non-members considering a one-time visit: at $15 it is more expensive than Walgreens for a worse deal (no digital copy standard). The value case is exclusively for members who already have the membership for other reasons.
Costco: Permanently Closed Since 2021
Costco photo centers closed permanently in February 2021. Any listing showing Costco as a passport photo location is out of date.
Costco still appears in Google Maps results and in search results for "passport photos near me" because the old data has not been fully removed from all platforms. Several competing guides still list Costco as an active passport photo option. Do not make a trip to Costco for a passport photo.
Online Services: No Trip Needed
For MyTravelGov online passport renewals, you do not need to visit any store. The application requires a digital JPEG file, not printed photos. Online photo services provide a verified digital file from your phone, at home, any time of day.
PassportApp costs $9.99. You take a photo at home, upload it, and it is checked against current State Department requirements: head size, background, expression, lighting, colour profile, file format. If anything fails the check, you retake it. Retakes are included. You receive the verified JPEG file ready to upload to MyTravelGov.
For paper applications that require printed photos, the online service combined with the 4x6 print hack below is the cheapest full-service route available. Get the verified file from PassportApp ($9.99), format it as a 4x6 template, and print it at any pharmacy or Walmart for $0.32 to $0.50. Total: around $10.40 for a verified photo plus prints.
The 4x6 Print Hack: Get Passport Photos for Under $0.50
If you already have a verified, compliant digital passport photo, you do not need to pay $7.64 to $17.99 for an in-store service. Format the photo as a standard 4x6 inch print template with two or four 2x2 photos on it, order a regular 4x6 print at any pharmacy or retail photo center, cut out the photos, and you have printed passport photos for the cost of a single print.
| Store | Price per 4x6 | How to order |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | $0.39 | Same-day pickup. Order at photo.walgreens.com or the app. |
| CVS | $0.39–$0.42 | Same-day pickup. Order at cvsphoto.com or in-store kiosk. |
| Walmart | $0.32–$0.50 | Same-day pickup. Order at photos.walmart.com. |
| FedEx Office | $0.39 | In-store printing from USB or email. |
| Walgreens app | $0.35 | App-only offer sometimes cheaper than website. |
Two things to confirm before you order. First, your photo must be verified against State Department requirements. The photo center prints whatever you upload without a compliance check. A non-compliant photo printed cheaply is still non-compliant. Second, when uploading the template, select actual-size printing with no crop or zoom. Some apps default to stretching the image to fill the frame, which resizes the 2x2 photos to the wrong dimensions.
The 4x6 print hack does not give you a compliance certificate, a guarantee, or a digital copy you do not already have. It is a printing route for people who have handled the compliance step separately.
Baby and Infant Passport Photos Near Me
Self-service kiosks and automated photo stations do not work for babies. USPS does not handle infant photos well. Walmart and Rite Aid can be hit or miss depending on staff experience. For babies and infants, the most reliable in-store options are Walgreens, CVS, or a professional photography studio.
The State Department recommends placing babies in a car seat covered with a plain white or off-white blanket and photographing from in front. No other person should be in the frame, no mechanical supports visible, full face visible. Babies do not need to look at the camera, hold a neutral expression, or have their eyes open.
Many parents find the home method produces better results than an in-store attempt with a newborn. The setup is more controlled, there is no time pressure, and you can take as many shots as needed. Take the photo at home, get it verified for compliance, and print the 4x6 template at any pharmacy for under $0.50.
How to Find Your Nearest Passport Photo Location
The fastest method: search "passport photo near me" in Google Maps. This pulls directly from store location data and surfaces photo centers at nearby pharmacies, retail stores, and shipping centers. The results are not always up to date (Costco still appears on some maps) but they cover the major chains accurately.
For specific chains, the store finders are:
- Walgreens:photo.walgreens.com — filter for stores with a photo center
- CVS:cvs.com/store-locator — filter for locations with a photo center
- Walmart:walmart.com/store-finder — photo center availability shown per store
- FedEx Office:fedex.com/en-us/office/location-finder.html
- The UPS Store:theupsstore.com/tools/find-a-store
- USPS:iafdb.travel.state.gov for passport acceptance locations with photo services
- AAA:aaa.com/stop for branch finder — call ahead to confirm passport photo services
For any location you plan to visit specifically for passport photos, a quick call to confirm the service is available is worth 30 seconds. Photo center staff are occasionally unavailable, booths go out of service, and not every store with a photo center takes passport photos.