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Branford, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Branford Probate Court
1019 Main St
Branford CT, 6405

Branford Post Office
35 Park Pl
Branford CT, 6405

In Branford, Connecticut there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Branford 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 2 passport offices in Branford, there are (154) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Branford, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Branford.

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 Branford Connecticut

Showing 2 passport offices in Branford:

Branford Probate Court

1019 Main St
Branford, CT 06405

Branford Post Office

35 Park Pl
Branford, CT 06405


Other passport offices near Branford Connecticut

Wiloughby Wallace Memorial Library - Stony Creek - 0.6 Miles
Trolley Square Post Office - East Haven - 3.2 Miles
Fair Haven Post Office - New Haven - 4.6 Miles
Guilford Post Office - Guilford - 5.2 Miles
New Haven MPO - New Haven - 5.6 Miles
Yale Station Post Office - New Haven - 6.1 Miles
Kilby Station Post Office - New Haven - 6.2 Miles
Whitneyville Station Post Office - Hamden - 6.3 Miles
Campbell Ave Station Post Office - West Haven - 6.9 Miles
Hamden Post Office - Hamden - 7.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Branford

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 - 36.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 64.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 101 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 133.6 Miles
National Passport Center - 139.3 Miles



Branford, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Branford

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 Branford 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 Branford 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 Branford

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

Branford Connecticut, North Branford Connecticut, East Haven Connecticut, Guilford Connecticut, New Haven Connecticut, West Haven Connecticut, North Haven Connecticut, Hamden Connecticut, Madison Connecticut, Woodbridge Connecticut, Wallingford Connecticut, Killingworth Connecticut, Bethany Connecticut, Clinton Connecticut, Milford Connecticut, Durham Connecticut, Ansonia Connecticut, Derby Connecticut, Shelton Connecticut, Cheshire Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Branford, Connecticut

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Branford. 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 Branford, Connecticut

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

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 are 2 passport offices in Branford.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Branford 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 Branford?

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 Branford, 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 Branford 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 Branford.

How much does a passport cost in Branford?

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 Branford

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 Branford.

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

Walgreens #3944 - Branford - (0.7 mi)
East Main Street & Route 139
329 E Main St
Branford CT 06405
(203) 481-0386
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Branford Store - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
120 Commercial Pkwy
Branford CT 06405
203-488-5293
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #10309 - Branford - (1.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of W Of Short Beach & W Main
1036 W Main St
Branford CT 06405
(203) 488-9059
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #172 - Branford - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
2-6 Short Beach Road
Branford CT 06405
(203) 488-9485
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #857 - East Haven - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
660 Foxon Road
East Haven CT 06513
(203) 467-8876
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12120 - East Haven - (3.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Hemmingway & Main
157 Main St
East Haven CT 06512
(203) 468-9732
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1968 - East Haven - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
369 Main Street
East Haven CT 06512
(203) 468-6594
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6914 - New Haven - (3.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Eastern Circle & Foxon Blvd
87 Foxon St
New Haven CT 06513
(203) 469-3016
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1455 - Guilford - (5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of River & Boston Post
1116 Boston Post Rd
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 453-1619
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1966 - Guilford - (5.1 mi)
Photo Center
1057 Boston Post Road
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 458-1444
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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