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Upper Bucks County Government Services Center: Passport Office in Quakertown PA


Location:
Upper Bucks County Government Services Center
Address:
261 California Rd
 
Quakertown, PA 18951
 
Hours of Operation Shown in (EST)
Monday
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday
-
Wednesday
-
Thursday
-
Friday
-


Handicap Accessible (ADA): Yes
Passport Photos: Yes, the Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 Quakertown.


Quakertown Passport Office: Upper Bucks County Government Services Center Location Overview

Upper Bucks County Government Services Center is an acceptance agent/passport office. For passport service in Quakertown, PA you can go here for passport help. Upper Bucks County Government Services Center is a Court 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 is 1 other passport acceptance agent offices located in Quakertown. Upper Bucks County Government Services Center is located in County, Pennsylvania.

About Upper Bucks County Government Services Center

Upper Bucks County Government Services Center is not a passport issuance facility and you will NOT receive a passport on-site there. This facility is an acceptance agent, the Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 Upper Bucks County Government Services Center

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 Upper Bucks County Government Services Center to get your passport quicker, typically in 4-6 weeks.

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

Nearest Regional Passport Offices to Quakertown, PA

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 31.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 62.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 88.9 Miles

Passport Services Offered at Upper Bucks County Government Services Center

Passport Forms - If you need to pick up a physical pre-printed application that you can fill out by hand, the Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 - Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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.

Upper Bucks County Government Services Center Service Area Radius

This passport office is located in - Bucks County and serves the passport needs for residents of other nearby zipcodes including: 18951, 18935, 18981, 18970, 18955, 18060, 18968, 18036, 18960, 18944, 18034, 18073, 18911, 18084, 18054, 18041, 18076, 18049, 18092

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get a passport at Upper Bucks County Government Services Center?

Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 Quakertown, Philadelphia Passport Agency is only about 70 miles roundtrip from Quakertown. This will be your best option for getting a passport quickly.

Does Upper Bucks County Government Services Center charge for passports?

Upper Bucks County Government Services Center is an acceptance agent, Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 Upper Bucks County Government Services Center?

If by walk-in service you mean get your passport there at Upper Bucks County Government Services Center? 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 Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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 Upper Bucks County Government Services Center 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, Upper Bucks County Government Services Center will not be able to assist any further.

Does Upper Bucks County Government Services Center take passport photos?

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

What forms of payment does Upper Bucks County Government Services Center accept?

You can pay for the acceptance agent fees and passport photos (if you have them taken at Upper Bucks County Government Services Center) 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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