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Ontario Center Post Office: Passport Office in Ontario Center NY

Last Reviewed on February 24th, 2024


Location:
Ontario Center Post Office
Address:
1544 Ridge Rd
 
Ontario Center, NY 14520
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Friday
9:00AM - 3:30PM


Handicap Accessible (ADA): No

Passport Photos: Yes, the Ontario Center Post Office 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 Ontario Center.


Ontario Center Passport Office: Ontario Center Post Office Location Overview

Ontario Center Post Office is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Ontario Center, NY you can go here for passport help. Ontario Center Post Office 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 NO other passport acceptance agent offices located in Ontario Center. Ontario Center Post Office is located in County, New York.

About Ontario Center Post Office

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

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 Ontario Center Post Office to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Ontario Center, NY

Buffalo Passport Agency - 71.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 205.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 210 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Ontario Center Post Office

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

Ontario Center Post Office Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Wayne County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 14520, 14519, 14563, 14568, 14589, 14580, 14505, 14449, 14538, 14526, 14502, 14450, 14625, 14522, 14445, 14622, 14609, 14551, 14610

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Ontario Center Post Office?

Ontario Center Post Office 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 150 miles from Ontario Center. You might also want to consider using a passport expediting company as it may save you time and hassles.

Does Ontario Center Post Office charge for passports?

Ontario Center Post Office is an acceptance agent, Ontario Center Post Office 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 Ontario Center Post Office?

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

Does Ontario Center Post Office take passport photos?

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

What forms of payment does Ontario Center Post Office accept?

At Ontario Center Post Office, the passport acceptance fees can be paid for with a check, cash, money order or debit card. Since Ontario Center Post Office 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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