The everything guide to US Passports & the application process

Irondequoit Station USPS: Passport Office in Rochester NY

Last Reviewed on March 14th, 2024


Location:
Irondequoit Station USPS
Address:
425 Ridge Road East Irondequoit Station
 
Rochester, NY 14617
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes

Passport Photos: Yes, the Irondequoit Station USPS 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 Rochester.


Rochester Passport Office: Irondequoit Station USPS Location Overview

Irondequoit Station USPS is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Rochester, NY you can go here for passport help. Irondequoit Station USPS 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 17 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Rochester. Irondequoit Station USPS is located in County, New York.

About Irondequoit Station USPS

Irondequoit Station USPS is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Irondequoit Station USPS 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 Irondequoit Station USPS

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 Irondequoit Station USPS to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Rochester, NY

Buffalo Passport Agency - 59.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 216.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 219.1 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Irondequoit Station USPS

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Irondequoit Station USPS 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 - Irondequoit Station USPS 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.

Irondequoit Station USPS Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Monroe County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 14617, 14622, 14621, 14615, 14649, 14638, 14616, 14609, 14602, 14613, 14605, 14646, 14643, 14639, 14644, 14650, 14651, 14603, 14692

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Irondequoit Station USPS?

Irondequoit Station USPS 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?

It's possible and not too inconvenient as Buffalo Passport Agency is close enough to travel to in a single day. The round trip to the Buffalo Passport Agency is only around 120 miles from Rochester. You might also want to consider using a passport expediting company as it may save you time and hassles.

Does Irondequoit Station USPS charge for passports?

Irondequoit Station USPS is an acceptance agent, Irondequoit Station USPS 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 Irondequoit Station USPS?

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

Does Irondequoit Station USPS take passport photos?

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

What forms of payment does Irondequoit Station USPS accept?

At Irondequoit Station USPS, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Irondequoit Station USPS 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.

Scroll to top