Fairfield, Connecticut Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Fairfield, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Fairfield, 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Fairfield.
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 Fairfield Connecticut
Showing the single passport office in Fairfield:
Fairfield Probate Court |
725 Old Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
Other passport offices near Fairfield Connecticut
Fairfield Post Office - Bridgeport - 2 MilesSouthport Post Office - Southport - 2.1 Miles
Bridgeport Main Post Office - Bridgeport - 3.6 Miles
Bridgeport (Bayview Sta.) Post Office - Bridgeport - 4.2 Miles
Westport Post Office - Westport - 4.5 Miles
Trumbull Post Office - Trumbull - 5.7 Miles
Stratford Post Office - Stratford - 6.8 Miles
Norwalk Belden Ave. Post Office - Norwalk - 7.3 Miles
Wilton Post Office - Wilton - 7.6 Miles
Norwalk Post Office - Norwalk - 8.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Fairfield
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 - 14.1 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 42.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 112.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 121.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 158.5 Miles
Fairfield, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Fairfield, there is one less than 100 miles from Fairfield.
* 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 Fairfield
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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield
Residents of the following cities that are close to Fairfield can consider using the passport office services in Fairfield for their passport application sealing needs.
Fairfield Connecticut, Bridgeport Connecticut, Westport Connecticut, Easton Connecticut, Trumbull Connecticut, Weston Connecticut, Stratford Connecticut, Norwalk Connecticut, Wilton Connecticut, Redding Connecticut, Milford Connecticut, Monroe Connecticut, New Canaan Connecticut, Darien Connecticut, Shelton Connecticut, Derby Connecticut, Lewisboro New York, Ridgefield Connecticut, Ansonia Connecticut, Bethel Connecticut
Passport Expediting in Fairfield, Connecticut
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Fairfield. 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 Fairfield, Connecticut
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Fairfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Fairfield contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Fairfield, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Connecticut Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Fairfield.
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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Fairfield residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.1 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Connecticut Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Fairfield as there are other options available.
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 Fairfield
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 Fairfield.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1912 - Fairfield - (1.1 mi)Photo Center
Fairway Plaza, 1968 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 366-8070
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Fairfield - (1.1 mi)
White Birch Plaza - Opposite Swanson's Fish Market
2490 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 374-3354
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2151 - Fairfield - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
330 Grasmere Avenue
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 255-0060
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #3373 - Fairfield - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
961 Black Rock Turnpike At The Corner Of Jennings Road
Fairfield CT 06430
(203) 331-4731
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #133 - Fairfield - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
700 Post Road
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 255-1089
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Fairfield - (1.6 mi)
Corner Of N Benson/Bob's Store Plaza
857 Post Rd
Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 256-9991
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #16080 - Fairfield - (1.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Jennings & Us 1
414 Kings Hwy E
Fairfield CT 06825
(203) 336-3551
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Westfair Shopping Center - (2.4 mi)
Directly Across The Street From Stop And Shop
1771 Post Rd E
Westport CT 06880
(203) 254-1675
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #9521 - Bridgeport - (3.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Park Ave & Fairfield Ave
1000 Park Ave
Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 696-0127
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5723 - Bridgeport - (3.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Street & North Avenue
960 North Ave
Bridgeport CT 06606
(203) 334-6978
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99