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Ardsley Post Office: Passport Office in Ardsley NY

Last Reviewed on February 19th, 2024


Location:
Ardsley Post Office
Address:
879 Saw Mill River Rd
 
Ardsley, NY 10502
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
11:30PM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
11:30PM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
11:30PM - 4:30PM
Thursday
11:30PM - 4:30PM
Friday
11:30am - 4:30pm


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: No, you will need to get passport photos taken before going there. Here is our passport photo guide for reference and here is a list of places to get passport photos in Ardsley.


Ardsley Passport Office: Ardsley Post Office Location Overview

Ardsley Post Office is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Ardsley, NY you can go here for passport help. Ardsley Post Office is a Postal facility that is able to witness your signature and seal your passport documents - standard processing is 4-8 weeks. This office DOES NOT issue passports, they will send your passport forms directly to a regional passport facility. There are NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Ardsley. Ardsley Post Office is located in County, New York.

About Ardsley Post Office

Ardsley Post Office is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Ardsley Post Office is sort of like a special notary for the Department of State / Passport Agency in which they can "Witness" your signature and officially "Seal" your application and documents. There is a separate $35 fee for this that is paid at the time of sealing.

Needs to visit an acceptance agent
New Passports Application (Child or Adult)
Lost / Damaged Passport Replacement

Doesn't need to visit an acceptance agent
Passport Renewal
Passport Name Change Application

Passport Processing Times at Ardsley Post Office

Standard Processing - Because of Covid-19, the current processing times are 10-12 weeks after submitting an application.

Expedited Processing - You can pay an extra $60 when sealing your documents at Ardsley Post Office to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

Emergency Processing - (NOT AVAILABLE at Ardsley Post Office): If you have proof of travel within 3 days you can request an emergency appointment at one of the regional passport offices close to Ardsley. Also see our info about 3rd-party passport expediters.

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Ardsley, NY

Connecticut Passport Agency - 14.3 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 18.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 86.9 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Ardsley Post Office

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Ardsley Post Office will have pre-printed passport forms. You may also get passport forms from our website and print them on your own printer.

Passport Document Sealing / Passport Application Signature Witness - Ardsley Post Office is an official Acceptance Agent as appointed by the Department of State. Certain municipal and postal employees at this location are authorized to "Witness" your signature (kind of like a notary).
NOTE: not required for passport renewals
Acceptance Agent fee is $35 (see more about Acceptance Agent Fees)

4-6 week passport expediting / 10-12-week standard passport service - These are the standard processing times for passports at any acceptance agent.

Ardsley Post Office Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Westchester County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 10502, 10522, 10530, 10706, 10607, 10503, 10533, 10583, 10710, 10606, 10707, 10602, 10610, 10601, 10523, 10709, 10703, 10964, 10603

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Ardsley Post Office?

Ardsley Post Office does not issue passports, they are sent to a central processing facility, it will take at a minimum of 4 weeks if using expedited service and up to 12 weeks for standard processing.

I need a passport sooner than that, what are my options?

There is a regional passport office close to Ardsley. That will be your fastest option for passport issuance. The Connecticut Passport Agency is only 14.3 miles away.

Does Ardsley Post Office charge for passports?

Ardsley Post Office is an acceptance agent, Ardsley Post Office does not issue passports – they do however charge the standard $35 acceptance agent fee to seal your documents, this is only required for new or replacement passport applications; renewals do not need to be sealed and thus no acceptance agent fee is required. Please see our detailed information on passport fees.

Can I get walk-in passport service at Ardsley Post Office?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Ardsley Post Office? Then no. They do not issue passports, you can get walk-in passport issuance at a regional passport facility only, not local acceptance agent facilities; passport are sent to a central processing location.

Does Ardsley Post Office do passport renewals?

If you have your expired or soon-to-be expired passport, it is in good condition and the validity period on your expired passport was for 10-years, then you do not even need to visit an acceptance agent. You can do your application online, print-it and send it in with new passport photos, the old passport, and the required passport fees. See our guide about passport renewals to renew your passport yourself.

Can Ardsley Post Office tell me about the status of my application?

No, they are acceptance agents and have nothing to do with the application once they witness your signature and seal your application. Once an application is in-process, Ardsley Post Office will not be able to assist any further.

Does Ardsley Post Office take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Ardsley Post Office for the sealing of your passport. Do not go there without getting passport photos first or you will not get your application sealed. Here's the list of locations to get passport photos in Ardsley.

What forms of payment does Ardsley Post Office accept?

At Ardsley Post Office, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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