Southington, Connecticut Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Southington, CT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Southington, 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 Southington 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 Southington, 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 Southington, Connecticut and Expedited Passport service options for Southington.
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 Southington Connecticut
Showing the single passport office in Southington:
Southington Town Hall |
75 Main St
Southington, CT 06489
Other passport offices near Southington Connecticut
Plantsville Post Office - Plantsville - 1.9 MilesBristol Post Office - Bristol - 5 Miles
Berlin District Probate Court - New Britain - 5.2 Miles
New Britain Post Office - New Britain - 5.4 Miles
Meriden Post Office - Meriden - 5.6 Miles
City of Meriden, City Council Clerk - Meriden - 5.7 Miles
Farmington Post Office - Farmington - 6.1 Miles
Cheshire Post Office - Cheshire - 6.6 Miles
Waterbury (Lakewood Rd.) Post Office - Waterbury - 6.6 Miles
Terryville Post Office - Terryville - 7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Southington
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 - 45.3 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 73.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 92.4 Miles
National Passport Center - 127.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 143.6 Miles
Southington, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Southington 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 Southington 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 Southington will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Southington, there is one less than 100 miles from Southington.
* 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 Southington
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 Southington 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 Southington 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 Southington
Residents of the following cities that are close to Southington can consider using the passport office services in Southington for their passport application sealing needs.
Southington Connecticut, Plainville Connecticut, Bristol Connecticut, New Britain Connecticut, Meriden Connecticut, Berlin Connecticut, Farmington Connecticut, Cheshire Connecticut, Newington Connecticut, Waterbury Connecticut, Plymouth Connecticut, Middlefield Connecticut, Wallingford Connecticut, Thomaston Connecticut, Burlington Connecticut, Cromwell Connecticut, Middletown Connecticut, Portland Connecticut, West Hartford Connecticut, Watertown Connecticut
Passport Expediting in Southington, Connecticut
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Southington. 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 Southington, Connecticut
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Southington simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Southington 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 is only one passport office in Southington.
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 Southington 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 Southington, 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 Southington 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 Southington.
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 Southington
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 Southington.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Southington Store - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
235 Queen St
Southington CT 06489
860-621-9132
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Southington - (0.8 mi)
I-84: Exit 32, Route 10 Next To Friendly's Restuarant
360-B Queen St
Southington CT 06489
(860) 426-8449
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1060 - Southington - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
326 Main Street
Southington CT 06489
(860) 621-1996
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7641 - Southington - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Main & Old Turn Pike
359 Main St
Southington CT 06489
(860) 621-3729
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1028 - Southington - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
724 Queen Street, Shop Rite Plaza, Shop Rite Plaza
Southington CT 06489
(860) 621-7371
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7086 - Plainville - (3.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Farmington Rd (Rt 10) & New Britain (Rt 372)
5 Farmington Ave
Plainville CT 06062
(860) 793-9356
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #839 - Plainville - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
14 Farmington Avenue
Plainville CT 06062
(860) 793-9248
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5703 - Bristol - (4 mi)
Photo Center
60 Middle Street
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 585-0122
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #760 - New Britain - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
713 West Main Street
New Britain CT 06053
(860) 224-3494
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10203 - Bristol - (4.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main St & South St
25 Main St
Bristol CT 06010
(860) 585-7426
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99