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Bridgeport, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Fairfield Post Office
357 Commerce Dr
Bridgeport CT, 6605

Bridgeport (Bayview Sta.) Post Office
115 Boston Ave
Bridgeport CT, 6610

Bridgeport Main Post Office
120 Middle St
Bridgeport CT, 6604

In Bridgeport, Connecticut there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Bridgeport 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 3 passport offices in Bridgeport, there are (152) 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 Bridgeport, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Bridgeport.

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 Bridgeport Connecticut

Showing 3 passport offices in Bridgeport:

Fairfield Post Office

357 Commerce Dr
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Bridgeport (Bayview Sta.) Post Office

115 Boston Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06610

Bridgeport Main Post Office

120 Middle St
Bridgeport, CT 06604

 

Other passport offices near Bridgeport Connecticut

Fairfield Probate Court - Fairfield - 3.1 Miles
Stratford Post Office - Stratford - 3.7 Miles
Southport Post Office - Southport - 4.5 Miles
Trumbull Post Office - Trumbull - 4.8 Miles
Milford Public Library - Milford - 7.1 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 7.5 Miles
Westport Post Office - Westport - 7.5 Miles
Shelton Post Office - Shelton - 9.7 Miles
Orange Post Office - Orange - 10.4 Miles
Norwalk Belden Ave. Post Office - Norwalk - 10.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Bridgeport

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 - 17 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 45.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 115.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 119.2 Miles
National Passport Center - 156.1 Miles



Bridgeport, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Bridgeport

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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport

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

Bridgeport Connecticut, Stratford Connecticut, Fairfield Connecticut, Trumbull Connecticut, Easton Connecticut, Milford Connecticut, Westport Connecticut, Weston Connecticut, Monroe Connecticut, Shelton Connecticut, Derby Connecticut, Norwalk Connecticut, Wilton Connecticut, Redding Connecticut, Ansonia Connecticut, West Haven Connecticut, New Canaan Connecticut, Darien Connecticut, Woodbridge Connecticut, Seymour Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Bridgeport, Connecticut

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

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

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 3 passport offices in Bridgeport.
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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport?

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 Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport.

How much does a passport cost in Bridgeport?

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 Bridgeport

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 Bridgeport.

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

Walgreens #9521 - Bridgeport - (0.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Park Ave & Fairfield Ave
1000 Park Ave
Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 696-0127
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5723 - Bridgeport - (0.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Street & North Avenue
960 North Ave
Bridgeport CT 06606
(203) 334-6978
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #16080 - Fairfield - (1.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Jennings & Us 1
414 Kings Hwy E
Fairfield CT 06825
(203) 336-3551
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3373 - Fairfield - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
961 Black Rock Turnpike At The Corner Of Jennings Road
Fairfield CT 06430
(203) 331-4731
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1153 - Bridgeport - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1875 Boston Avenue, Cvs Plaza
Bridgeport CT 06610
(203) 330-8278
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2143 - Bridgeport - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
3710 Main Street
Bridgeport CT 06606
(203) 371-1280
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1912 - Fairfield - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
Fairway Plaza, 1968 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 366-8070
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2151 - Fairfield - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
330 Grasmere Avenue
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 255-0060
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1139 - Bridgeport - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
Briarwoods Shopping Center, 2610 East Main Street
Bridgeport CT 06610
(203) 368-0944
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7522 - Bridgeport - (2.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main St & Woodside
4083 Main St
Bridgeport CT 06606
(203) 374-2819
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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