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Stratford, Connecticut Passport Office Information


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

Stratford Post Office
411 Barnum Ave Cutoff
Stratford CT, 6614

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

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 Stratford Connecticut

Showing the single passport office in Stratford:

Stratford Post Office

411 Barnum Ave Cutoff
Stratford, CT 06614

 

Other passport offices near Stratford Connecticut

Bridgeport (Bayview Sta.) Post Office - Bridgeport - 2.9 Miles
Milford Public Library - Milford - 3.5 Miles
Bridgeport Main Post Office - Bridgeport - 3.8 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 3.9 Miles
Trumbull Post Office - Trumbull - 4.1 Miles
Fairfield Post Office - Bridgeport - 5.5 Miles
Shelton Post Office - Shelton - 5.6 Miles
Orange Post Office - Orange - 6.3 Miles
Ansonia Post Office - Ansonia - 7.3 Miles
Derby Probate Court - Ansonia - 7.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Stratford

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 - 21.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 49.7 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 114.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 119.5 Miles
National Passport Center - 151.8 Miles



Stratford, Connecticut Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Stratford

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 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford

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

Stratford Connecticut, Trumbull Connecticut, Milford Connecticut, Bridgeport Connecticut, Shelton Connecticut, Derby Connecticut, Monroe Connecticut, Ansonia Connecticut, Easton Connecticut, Fairfield Connecticut, West Haven Connecticut, Woodbridge Connecticut, New Haven Connecticut, Seymour Connecticut, Weston Connecticut, Westport Connecticut, Redding Connecticut, East Haven Connecticut, Oxford Connecticut, Bethany Connecticut

Passport Expediting in Stratford, Connecticut

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

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

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 Stratford.
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 Stratford 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 Stratford?

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 Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford.

How much does a passport cost in Stratford?

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 Stratford

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 Stratford.

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

CVS #2572 - Stratford - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
1 Hawley Lane
Stratford CT 06614
(203) 383-7735
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Stratford Store - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
150 Barnum Avenue Cutoff
Stratford CT 06614
203-502-7626
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Stratford - (1.9 mi)
Located Near Cvs And Across Kfc
1345 Barnum Ave
Stratford CT 06614
(203) 690-1494
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #2573 - Stratford - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1425 Barnum Avenue
Stratford CT 06614
(203) 383-7741
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3359 - Stratford - (2 mi)
Barnum Avenue & Broadbridge Avenue
1606 Barnum Ave
Stratford CT 06614
(203) 377-2851
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Stratford - (2.1 mi)
Across From Sikorsky In Oronoque Shopping Plaza
7365 Main St
Stratford CT 06614
(203) 386-9388
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1139 - Bridgeport - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
Briarwoods Shopping Center, 2610 East Main Street
Bridgeport CT 06610
(203) 368-0944
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6503 - Milford - (2.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Lansdale & Rt 1
541 Bridgeport Ave
Milford CT 06460
(203) 876-7643
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1153 - Bridgeport - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
1875 Boston Avenue, Cvs Plaza
Bridgeport CT 06610
(203) 330-8278
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1241 - Milford - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
734 Bridgeport Ave
Milford CT 06460
(203) 877-8127
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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