The everything guide to the US Passport application process

Lewiston, New York Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

How to get a passport in Lewiston, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Niagara University Post Office
1 Sophomore Dr
Lewiston NY, 14109

Lewiston Post Office
150 S 8th St
Lewiston NY, 14092

In Lewiston, New York there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Lewiston passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).

In addition to the 2 passport offices in Lewiston, there are (798) other passport offices in New York from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Lewiston, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Lewiston.

Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.


Passport Offices in Lewiston New York

Showing 2 passport offices in Lewiston:

Niagara University Post Office

1 Sophomore Dr
Lewiston, NY 14109

Lewiston Post Office

150 S 8th St
Lewiston, NY 14092


Other passport offices near Lewiston New York

Town of Niagara - Niagara Falls - 3.1 Miles
La Salle Station - Niagara Falls - 4.9 Miles
Sanborn Post Office - Sanborn - 5.2 Miles
Youngstown Post Office - Youngstown - 5.2 Miles
Niagara Falls Post Office - Niagara Falls - 5.5 Miles
Ransomville Post Office - Ransomville - 5.5 Miles
Grand Island Post Office - Grand Island - 8.8 Miles
Grand Island Town Clerk - Grand Island - 9 Miles
North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 10.3 Miles
Tonawanda Post Office - Tonawanda - 10.6 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Lewiston

These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.

Buffalo Passport Agency - 17.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 185.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 259.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 266.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 271.2 Miles



Lewiston, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Lewiston is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Lewiston or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.

* Anyone applying for a new passport in Lewiston will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lewiston, there is one less than 100 miles from Lewiston.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Lewiston

Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Lewiston or any other city in New York or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Lewiston are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.


Passport Service for Cities Near Lewiston

Residents of the following cities that are close to Lewiston can consider using the passport office services in Lewiston for their passport application sealing needs.

Lewiston New York, Youngstown New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, Niagara Falls New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Grand Island New York, Thorold Ontario, North Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, St. Catharines Ontario, Wilson New York, Tonawanda New York, Newfane New York, Amherst New York, Welland Ontario, Fort Erie Ontario, Williamsville New York, Pelham Ontario, Clarence Center New York, Hartland New York

Passport Expediting in Lewiston, New York

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lewiston. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).

Need it Fast? Expedite Now or Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Lewiston, New York

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lewiston simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lewiston contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Lewiston?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Lewiston.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Lewiston to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Lewiston?

There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Lewiston, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Buffalo Passport Agency, it's not too far from Lewiston and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Buffalo Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Lewiston.

How much does a passport cost in Lewiston?

Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.

Where to get passport photos in Lewiston?

One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Lewiston.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

UPS Store - Lewiston - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
793 Center St
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 405-7116
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #552 - Lewiston - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
795 Center Street
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 754-2370
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Niagara Falls - (4.7 mi)
Wegmans Plaza 1/4 Mi South Of Outlet Mall
1623 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-4461
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Niagara Falls Supercenter - (4.7 mi)
Photo Center
1540 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
716-298-1643
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #13751 - Niagara Falls - (5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Military & Niagara Falls
1306 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-3504
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #577 - Sanborn - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
2972 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn NY 14132
(716) 731-3261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3438 - Niagara Falls - (5.2 mi)
Pine & Portage
1202 Pine Ave
Niagara Falls NY 14301
(716) 285-0286
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12117 - North Tonawanda - (8.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Payne & 19Th
1066 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 694-0323
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12066 - Grand Island - (8.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Baseline & Grand Island
2320 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island NY 14072
(716) 775-0691
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #589 - North Tonawanda - (9 mi)
Photo Center
955 Payne Avenue, Mid-city Plaza
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 693-0294
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



Scroll to top