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Orange, Connecticut Passport Office Information

Last Reviewed on March 16th, 2022

How to get a passport in Orange, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process

Orange Post Office
36 Old Tavern Rd
Orange CT, 6477

In Orange, Connecticut there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Orange 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 1 passport office in Orange, there are (156) other passport offices in Connecticut 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 the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Orange, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Orange.

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 Orange Connecticut

Showing the single passport office in Orange:

Orange Post Office

36 Old Tavern Rd
Orange, CT 06477

 

Other passport offices near Orange Connecticut

Allingtown Branch Post Office - West Haven - 2.2 Miles
Campbell Ave Station Post Office - West Haven - 3.5 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 3.7 Miles
Shelton Post Office - Shelton - 3.7 Miles
Milford Public Library - Milford - 3.8 Miles
Westville Station Post Office - New Haven - 3.9 Miles
Amity Post Office - New Haven - 3.9 Miles
Kilby Station Post Office - New Haven - 4.2 Miles
Ansonia Post Office - Ansonia - 4.3 Miles
Derby Probate Court - Ansonia - 4.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Orange

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.

Connecticut Passport Agency - 26.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 55.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 109.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 125.3 Miles
National Passport Center - 146.2 Miles



Orange, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Orange

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 Orange or any other city in Connecticut 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 Orange 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 Orange

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

Derby Connecticut, Shelton Connecticut, West Haven Connecticut, Milford Connecticut, Woodbridge Connecticut, Ansonia Connecticut, New Haven Connecticut, East Haven Connecticut, Seymour Connecticut, Stratford Connecticut, Trumbull Connecticut, Bethany Connecticut, Monroe Connecticut, Hamden Connecticut, Branford Connecticut, Beacon Falls Connecticut, Oxford Connecticut, North Haven Connecticut, Bridgeport Connecticut, North Branford Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Orange, Connecticut

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Orange. 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Orange, Connecticut

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Orange simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Orange 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 Orange?

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 is only one passport office in Orange.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Orange 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 Orange?

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 Orange, 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 Connecticut Passport Agency, it's not too far from Orange 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 Connecticut Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Orange.

How much does a passport cost in Orange?

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 Orange?

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 Orange.

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

CVS #2097 - Orange - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
279 Boston Post Road
Orange CT 06477
(203) 795-4704
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7935 - Orange - (1.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Boston Post & Lowes Entrance
54 Boston Post Rd
Orange CT 06477
(203) 795-6001
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #312 - Milford - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1718 Boston Post Rd
Milford CT 06460
(203) 882-8881
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
UPS Store - Orange - (1.9 mi)
In The Trader Joe's Plaza On The Boston Post Rd
554 Boston Post Rd
Orange CT 06477
(203) 799-0433
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1044 - Derby - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
656 New Haven Avenue, Route 34
Derby CT 06418
(203) 732-4495
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart West Haven Store - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
515 Saw Mill Rd
West Haven CT 06516
203-931-2239
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Milford Store - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
1365 Boston Post Rd
Milford CT 06460
203-301-0574
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #1451 - Milford - (3.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Rt 1 Boston Post Rd & Home Acres
1083 Boston Post Rd
Milford CT 06460
(203) 878-7265
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #941 - West Haven - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
844 Jones Hill Road
West Haven CT 06515
(203) 933-5499
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #71 - Milford - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
989 Boston Post Road
Milford CT 06460
(203) 783-9058
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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