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Middletown Probate Court: Passport Office in Middletown CT


Location:
Middletown Probate Court
Address:
94 Court St
 
Middletown, CT 06457
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday
8:30AM - 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 Middletown.


Middletown Passport Office: Middletown Probate Court Location Overview

Middletown Probate Court is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Middletown, CT you can go here for passport help. Middletown Probate Court is a Court 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 is 1 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Middletown. Middletown Probate Court is located in County, Connecticut.

About Middletown Probate Court

Middletown Probate Court is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Middletown Probate Court 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 Middletown Probate Court

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 Middletown Probate Court to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Middletown, CT

Connecticut Passport Agency - 49.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 78.3 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 86.4 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Middletown Probate Court

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Middletown Probate Court 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 - Middletown Probate Court 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.

Middletown Probate Court Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Middlesex County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 06457, 06459, 06481, 06455, 06480, 06414, 06416, 06456, 06023, 06422, 06441, 06450, 06037, 06067, 06424, 06451, 06495, 06438, 06051

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Middletown Probate Court?

Middletown Probate Court 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 Middletown, Connecticut Passport Agency is only about 100 miles roundtrip from Middletown. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Middletown Probate Court charge for passports?

Middletown Probate Court is an acceptance agent, Middletown Probate Court 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 Middletown Probate Court?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Middletown Probate Court? 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 Middletown Probate Court 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 Middletown Probate Court 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, Middletown Probate Court will not be able to assist any further.

Does Middletown Probate Court take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Middletown Probate Court 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 Middletown.

What forms of payment does Middletown Probate Court accept?

At Middletown Probate Court, 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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