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Bethlehem, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Bethlehem Post Office
34 East St
Bethlehem CT, 6751

In Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Bethlehem.

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 Bethlehem Connecticut

Showing the single passport office in Bethlehem:

Bethlehem Post Office

34 East St
Bethlehem, CT 06751

 

Other passport offices near Bethlehem Connecticut

Washington Depot Post Office - Washington Depot - 4.8 Miles
Watertown Post Office - Watertown - 5 Miles
Woodbury Post Office - Woodbury - 5.9 Miles
Litchfield Probate Court - Litchfield - 6.3 Miles
Thomaston Post Office - Thomaston - 6.4 Miles
Roxbury Post Office - Roxbury - 6.7 Miles
Waterbury Probate Court - Waterbury - 9.2 Miles
Waterbury Post Office - Waterbury - 9.3 Miles
Terryville Post Office - Terryville - 9.7 Miles
New Milford Mayor's Office - New Milford - 9.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Bethlehem

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 - 38.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 65.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 105.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 134.3 Miles
National Passport Center - 137.1 Miles



Bethlehem, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Bethlehem

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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem

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

Bethlehem Connecticut, Morris Connecticut, Washington Connecticut, Watertown Connecticut, Woodbury Connecticut, Litchfield Connecticut, Thomaston Connecticut, Roxbury Connecticut, Plymouth Connecticut, Middlebury Connecticut, Waterbury Connecticut, New Milford Connecticut, Southbury Connecticut, Torrington Connecticut, Goshen Connecticut, Bristol Connecticut, Naugatuck Connecticut, Kent Connecticut, Brookfield Connecticut, Cornwall Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Bethlehem, Connecticut

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

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Bethlehem, Connecticut

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

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 Bethlehem.
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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?

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 Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem.

How much does a passport cost in Bethlehem?

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.

List of places to get passport photos in Bethlehem

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 Bethlehem.

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

CVS #135 - Litchfield - (6.2 mi)
Photo Center
266 West Street, Route 202
Litchfield CT 06759
(860) 567-0856
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #916 - Watertown - (6.4 mi)
Photo Center
26 Davis Street
Watertown CT 06779
(860) 945-3390
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1960 - Waterbury - (8.6 mi)
Photo Center
1279 West Main Street, Robinwood Shopping Plaza
Waterbury CT 06708
(203) 755-5490
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3192 - Waterbury - (8.8 mi)
West Main Street & Thomaston Avenue
649 W Main St
Waterbury CT 06702
(203) 757-6010
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #954 - Plymouth - (8.9 mi)
Photo Center
311 Main Street, Village Plaza
Plymouth CT 06786
(860) 314-2891
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2388 - Waterbury - (9.1 mi)
Photo Center
2000 North Main Street
Waterbury CT 06704
(203) 591-3081
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #822 - New Milford - (9.6 mi)
Photo Center
40 East Street
New Milford CT 06776
(860) 354-4455
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Southbury Plaza - (9.9 mi)
Exit 15 Off Rt 84 In Southbury Plaza, 2 Doors Down From McDonald's
100 Main St N
Southbury CT 06488
(203) 405-3071
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1123 - Southbury - (10.1 mi)
Photo Center
22 Depot Hill Road
Southbury CT 06488
(203) 262-1831
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7258 - Southbury - (10.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main (Rt 6) & Peters / Old Field
370 Main St S
Southbury CT 06488
(203) 267-6718
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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