Burlington, Connecticut Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Burlington, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, 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 Burlington, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Burlington.
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 Burlington Connecticut
Showing the single passport office in Burlington:
Burlington Post Office |
715 George Washington Tpke
Burlington, CT 06013
Other passport offices near Burlington Connecticut
Unionville Post Office - Unionville - 3.2 MilesTerryville Post Office - Terryville - 5 Miles
Bristol Post Office - Bristol - 5.1 Miles
Farmington / Burlington Probate Court - Farmington - 6 Miles
Farmington Post Office - Farmington - 6.1 Miles
Avon Post Office - Avon - 6.6 Miles
Thomaston Post Office - Thomaston - 7.3 Miles
Torrington Post Office - Torrington - 7.7 Miles
North Canton Post Office - Canton - 8.6 Miles
Bishops Corner Post Office - West Hartford - 9.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Burlington
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 - 50.1 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 77.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 91.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 124 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 147.1 Miles
Burlington, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Burlington, there is one less than 100 miles from Burlington.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Burlington
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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington
Residents of the following cities that are close to Burlington can consider using the passport office services in Burlington for their passport application sealing needs.
Burlington Connecticut, Collinsville Connecticut, Bristol Connecticut, Farmington Connecticut, Avon Connecticut, Plymouth Connecticut, Plainville Connecticut, Thomaston Connecticut, New Hartford Connecticut, Torrington Connecticut, West Hartford Connecticut, Simsbury Connecticut, New Britain Connecticut, Litchfield Connecticut, Barkhamsted Connecticut, Southington Connecticut, Winsted Connecticut, Bloomfield Connecticut, Newington Connecticut, Morris Connecticut
Passport Expediting in Burlington, Connecticut
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Burlington. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Burlington, Connecticut
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Burlington simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Burlington contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Burlington.
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 Burlington to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
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 Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington.
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 Burlington
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 Burlington.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #7916 - Burlington - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
292 Spielman Highway
Burlington CT 06013
(860) 673-8006
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #953 - Unionville - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
Rivers Edge Plaza, 45 South Main Street
Unionville CT 06032
(860) 675-9210
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #288 - Bristol - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
839 Farmington Avenue, Route 6
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 582-8167
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11825 - Bristol - (4.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of King & Farmington
525 Farmington Ave
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 583-3638
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bristol - (4.5 mi)
Bristol Commons Plaza, Between Blockbuster & Olympia Sports
123 Farmington Ave
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 582-4440
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Bristol Store - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
1400 Farmington Ave
Bristol CT 06010
860-585-1150
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1276 - Bristol - (4.7 mi)
Photo Center
81 North St
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 584-8998
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Canton - (4.8 mi)
Canton Village Shopping Center (Rte 44) Next to McDonalds
220 Albany Turnpike
Canton CT 06019
(860) 693-9633
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2253 - Canton - (5.1 mi)
Photo Center
111 Albany Turnpike
Canton CT 06019
(860) 693-8077
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5134 - Simsbury - (5.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Bushy Hill Road & Mall Entrance
540 Bushy Hill Rd
Simsbury CT 06070
(860) 658-0479
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99