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Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.: Passport Office in Kennebunkport ME

Last Reviewed on March 8th, 2024


Location:
Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.
Address:
6 Elm St
 
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 12:00PM


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 Kennebunkport.


Kennebunkport Passport Office: Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. Location Overview

Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Kennebunkport, ME you can go here for passport help. Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. is a Municipal 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 Kennebunkport. Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. is located in County, Maine.

About Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.

Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.

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 Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Kennebunkport, ME

National Passport Center - 24.5 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 67.8 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 140.4 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 - Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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.

Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - York County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 04046, 04094, 04014, 04043, 04005, 04007, 04006, 04063, 04072, 04064, 04090, 04054, 04002, 34002, 04073, 03907, 04074, 04070, 04093

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.?

Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 Kennebunkport, National Passport Center is only about 50 miles roundtrip from Kennebunkport. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. charge for passports?

Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. is an acceptance agent, Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept.? 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 Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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, Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. will not be able to assist any further.

Does Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. take passport photos?

No, you will have to get your passport photo taken before you go to Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. 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 Kennebunkport.

What forms of payment does Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees with cash, check, debit card, or money order. Your passport application fees will be paid separately by check or money order only.

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