Madison, Connecticut Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Madison, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison, 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 Madison, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Madison.
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 Madison Connecticut
Showing 2 passport offices in Madison:
Madison Probate Court |
8 Meeting House Ln
Madison, CT 06443
Madison Post Office |
781 Boston Post Rd
Madison, CT 06443
Other passport offices near Madison Connecticut
Guilford Post Office - Guilford - 4.3 MilesClinton Post Office - Clinton - 5.8 Miles
Wiloughby Wallace Memorial Library - Stony Creek - 7.9 Miles
Durham Finance Department - Durham - 8.2 Miles
Branford Probate Court - Branford - 8.9 Miles
Branford Post Office - Branford - 9 Miles
Westbrook Post Office - Westbrook - 9 Miles
Chester Post Office - Chester - 9 Miles
Deep River Post Office - Deep River - 9.1 Miles
Haddam Post Office - Haddam - 9.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Madison
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 - 44.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 72.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 93.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 132.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 141.7 Miles
Madison, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Madison, there is one less than 100 miles from Madison.
* 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 Madison
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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison
Residents of the following cities that are close to Madison can consider using the passport office services in Madison for their passport application sealing needs.
Killingworth Connecticut, Madison Connecticut, Guilford Connecticut, Clinton Connecticut, North Branford Connecticut, Westbrook Connecticut, Chester Connecticut, Durham Connecticut, Deep River Connecticut, Branford Connecticut, Haddam Connecticut, East Haddam Connecticut, Essex Connecticut, North Haven Connecticut, Wallingford Connecticut, Middlefield Connecticut, East Haven Connecticut, Old Saybrook Connecticut, Hamden Connecticut, Middletown Connecticut
Passport Expediting in Madison, Connecticut
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Madison. 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 Madison, Connecticut
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Madison simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Madison 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 are 2 passport offices in Madison.
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 Madison 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 Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison.
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 Madison
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 Madison.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Guilford - (3.7 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 locationCVS #388 - Madison - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
Northeast Intersection Of 613 Boston Post Road And Route 79
Madison CT 06443
(203) 245-3165
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Guilford Store - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
900 Boston Post Rd
Guilford CT 06437
203-458-0667
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1966 - Guilford - (4 mi)
Photo Center
1057 Boston Post Road
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 458-1444
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1455 - Guilford - (4.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of River & Boston Post
1116 Boston Post Rd
Guilford CT 06437
(203) 453-1619
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1284 - Clinton - (5.8 mi)
Photo Center
17 West Main St
Clinton CT 06413
(860) 664-9337
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Clinton - (5.8 mi)
Clinton Parkade Shopping Center Next To Chip's Pub
24 W Main St
Clinton CT 06413
(860) 664-0066
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #7814 - Clinton - (6.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Stop & Shop & Us Rt 1
218 E Main St
Clinton CT 06413
(860) 664-4641
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3944 - Branford - (7.6 mi)
East Main Street & Route 139
329 E Main St
Branford CT 06405
(203) 481-0386
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10244 - Westbrook - (8.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Essex (Rt153) & Boston Post (Rt1)
1211 Boston Post Rd
Westbrook CT 06498
(860) 399-6899
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99