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Kent, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Kent Post Office
31 Kent Green Blvd
Kent CT, 6757

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

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 Kent Connecticut

Showing the single passport office in Kent:

Kent Post Office

31 Kent Green Blvd
Kent, CT 06757

 

Other passport offices near Kent Connecticut

Dover Plains Post Office - Dover Plains - 5.2 Miles
Cornwall Bridge Post Office - Cornwall Bridge - 6 Miles
Gaylordsville Post Office - Gaylordsville - 6.6 Miles
Amenia Post Office - Amenia - 7.3 Miles
Wingdale Post Office - Wingdale - 7.4 Miles
Sharon Post Office - Sharon - 8.2 Miles
West Cornwall Post Office - West Cornwall - 8.8 Miles
Washington Depot Post Office - Washington Depot - 9.2 Miles
Sherman Post Office - Sherman - 9.9 Miles
New Milford Mayor's Office - New Milford - 10.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Kent

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 - 42.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 65.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 113.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 132.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 142.4 Miles



Kent, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Kent

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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent

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

Kent Connecticut, Amenia New York, Sharon Connecticut, Cornwall Connecticut, Washington Connecticut, Sherman Connecticut, Millbrook New York, New Milford Connecticut, Goshen Connecticut, Litchfield Connecticut, Millerton New York, Morris Connecticut, Bethlehem Connecticut, Roxbury Connecticut, Billings New York, Salisbury Connecticut, Torrington Connecticut, Brookfield Connecticut, Woodbury Connecticut, New Fairfield Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Kent, Connecticut

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

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

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 Kent.
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 Kent 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 Kent?

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 Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent.

How much does a passport cost in Kent?

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 Kent

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 Kent.

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

CVS #5055 - Dover Plains - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
3081 Route 22, Suite 3
Dover Plains NY 12522
(845) 877-6372
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #822 - New Milford - (10.5 mi)
Photo Center
40 East Street
New Milford CT 06776
(860) 354-4455
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - New Milford - (11.8 mi)
Lore's Plaza Across From Arby's
137 Danbury Rd
New Milford CT 06776
(860) 355-5185
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #135 - Litchfield - (11.8 mi)
Photo Center
266 West Street, Route 202
Litchfield CT 06759
(860) 567-0856
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart New Milford Store - (12 mi)
Photo Center
164 Danbury Rd
New Milford CT 06776
860-350-4870
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #5057 - Millerton - (12.4 mi)
Photo Center
108 Route 44
Millerton NY 12546
(518) 789-3444
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6997 - Pawling - (12.7 mi)
Photo Center
26 East Main Street
Pawling NY 12564
(845) 855-5100
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Torrington - (15.8 mi)
Photo Center
264 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
(860) 618-2959
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #5949 - Torrington - (15.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of E. Main & Elm
28 E Elm St
Torrington CT 06790
(860) 482-5621
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1097 - Torrington - (15.9 mi)
Photo Center
661 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
(860) 482-8298
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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