Greenwich, Connecticut Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Greenwich, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Greenwich, 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Greenwich.
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 Greenwich Connecticut
Showing 2 passport offices in Greenwich:
Greenwich (Valley Dr.) Post Office |
29 Valley Dr
Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich (Greenwich Av.) Post Office |
310 Greenwich Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
Other passport offices near Greenwich Connecticut
Old Greenwich Post Office - Old Greenwich - 2.8 MilesPort Chester Post Office - Port Chester - 3.5 Miles
Ferguson Library - Stamford - 3.8 Miles
Harry Bennett Branch Library - Stamford - 4.7 Miles
Rye Post Office - Rye - 4.8 Miles
Springdale Post Office - Stamford - 5.5 Miles
Armonk Post Office - Armonk - 6.1 Miles
Harrison Post Office - Harrison - 6.4 Miles
Westchester County Clerk's Office - White Plains - 6.7 Miles
Valhalla Post Office - Valhalla - 6.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Greenwich
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 - 4.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 26 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 95.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 139.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 174.8 Miles
Greenwich, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Greenwich, there is one less than 100 miles from Greenwich.
* 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 Greenwich
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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich
Residents of the following cities that are close to Greenwich can consider using the passport office services in Greenwich for their passport application sealing needs.
Greenwich Connecticut, Rye Brook New York, Port Chester New York, Stamford Connecticut, Purchase New York, Rye New York, Armonk New York, Harrison New York, Valhalla New York, Darien Connecticut, Scarsdale New York, Mamaroneck New York, Mount Pleasant New York, New Canaan Connecticut, Pleasantville New York, Chappaqua New York, Bedford New York, Larchmont New York, Greenburgh New York, Mount Kisco New York
Passport Expediting in Greenwich, Connecticut
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Greenwich. 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 Greenwich, Connecticut
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Greenwich simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Greenwich 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 Greenwich, 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 are 2 passport offices in Greenwich.
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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich, 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 Greenwich residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4.2 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich
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 Greenwich.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Greenwich - (1.1 mi)1 Block West Of Ymca Near Top Greenwich Avenue
15 E Putnam Ave
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 622-1114
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2475 - Cos Cob - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
122 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob CT 06807
(203) 422-2129
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1280 - Greenwich - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
99 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 862-9320
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Riverside - (1.9 mi)
On Putnam Between Hayday And McDonald's
1117 E Putnam Ave
Riverside CT 06878
(203) 698-0016
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2210 - Riverside - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
1239 East Putnam Avenue
Riverside CT 06878
(203) 698-4006
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6757 - Riverside - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Sound Beach Ave & Route 1 (Putnam Ave)
1333 E Putnam Ave
Riverside CT 06878
(203) 637-1496
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6702 - Greenwich - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
644 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 422-2022
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1987 - Stamford - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
1938 West Main Street
Stamford CT 06902
(203) 323-7864
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1898 - Old Greenwich - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
225 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich CT 06870
(203) 698-1457
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7485 - Port Chester - (3.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main St & Adee St
107 N Main St
Port Chester NY 10573
(914) 934-1580
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99