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Guilford, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Guilford Post Office
42 Water St
Guilford CT, 6437

In Guilford, 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 Guilford 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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Guilford.

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 Guilford Connecticut

Showing the single passport office in Guilford:

Guilford Post Office

42 Water St
Guilford, CT 06437

 

Other passport offices near Guilford Connecticut

Wiloughby Wallace Memorial Library - Stony Creek - 4.8 Miles
Madison Probate Court - Madison - 5.5 Miles
Madison Post Office - Madison - 5.8 Miles
Branford Probate Court - Branford - 5.9 Miles
Branford Post Office - Branford - 5.9 Miles
Durham Finance Department - Durham - 8.2 Miles
Trolley Square Post Office - East Haven - 8.3 Miles
Clinton Post Office - Clinton - 8.5 Miles
Wallingford Post Office - Wallingford - 8.9 Miles
Wallingford Probate Court - Wallingford - 8.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Guilford

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 - 41.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 69.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 95.7 Miles
National Passport Center - 134.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 138.9 Miles



Guilford, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Guilford

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 Guilford 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 Guilford 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 Guilford

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

Guilford Connecticut, North Branford Connecticut, Madison Connecticut, Branford Connecticut, Killingworth Connecticut, North Haven Connecticut, East Haven Connecticut, Clinton Connecticut, Durham Connecticut, Wallingford Connecticut, Hamden Connecticut, New Haven Connecticut, Middlefield Connecticut, West Haven Connecticut, Westbrook Connecticut, Chester Connecticut, Haddam Connecticut, Deep River Connecticut, East Haddam Connecticut, Meriden Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Guilford, Connecticut

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Guilford. 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Guilford, Connecticut

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

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 Guilford.
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 Guilford 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 Guilford?

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 Guilford, 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 Guilford 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 Guilford.

How much does a passport cost in Guilford?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Guilford?

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 Guilford.

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

CVS #1966 - Guilford - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
1057 Boston Post Road
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 458-1444
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #1455 - Guilford - (2.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of River & Boston Post
1116 Boston Post Rd
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 453-1619
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Guilford Store - (3 mi)
Photo Center
900 Boston Post Rd
Guilford CT 06437
203-458-0667
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Guilford - (3.1 mi)
Off Us Rt 1, First Traffic Light On Madison Side Of Walmart
800 Village Walk
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 453-8866
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3944 - Branford - (4.6 mi)
East Main Street & Route 139
329 E Main St
Branford CT 06405
(203) 481-0386
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #388 - Madison - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
Northeast Intersection Of 613 Boston Post Road And Route 79
Madison CT 06443
(203) 245-3165
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Branford Store - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
120 Commercial Pkwy
Branford CT 06405
203-488-5293
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #172 - Branford - (6.8 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 - (6.9 mi)
Photo Center
660 Foxon Road
East Haven CT 06513
(203) 467-8876
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10309 - Branford - (6.9 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



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