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Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch: Passport Office in Easton PA

Last Reviewed on March 17th, 2024


Location:
Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch
Address:
650 S Greenwood Ave
 
Easton, PA 18045
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
By appointment only -
Tuesday
By appointment only -
Wednesday
By appointment only -
Thursday
By appointment only -
Friday
Mon thru Fri 9:30am-3:00pm (Closed 12:15pm-12:45pm -


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch takes passport photographs onsite - Please review our guide to Passport Photos. If you want your passport photos taken before you go to the acceptance agent, here is a list of places to get passport photos in Easton.


Easton Passport Office: Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch Location Overview

Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Easton, PA you can go here for passport help. Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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 2 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Easton. Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch is located in County, Pennsylvania.

About Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch

Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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 Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch

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 Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Easton, PA

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 44.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 57.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 82 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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 - Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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.

Passport Photos - They can take and print your passport photos on site, typically $10-15.

Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Northampton County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 18045, 18020, 18043, 18044, 18042, 18085, 18083, 18064, 18016, 18040, 18017, 18025, 08865, 18055, 18018, 18015, 18039, 18077, 18081

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch?

Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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?

The closest passport agency isn't too far from Easton, Philadelphia Passport Agency is only about 90 miles roundtrip from Easton. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch charge for passports?

Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch is an acceptance agent, Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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 Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch? 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 Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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 Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch 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, Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch will not be able to assist any further.

Does Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch take passport photos?

Yes, you can get your passport photos taken there. Please see: List of locations in Easton to get passport photos.

What forms of payment does Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch accept?

At Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Easton Post Office-Palmer Branch takes passport photos there, you can also pay for photos with the same payment methods. Passport Fees can only be paid with a check or money order.

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