Portland, Maine Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Portland, ME: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Portland, Maine 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 Portland 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 Portland, there are (66) other passport offices in Maine 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 Portland, Maine and Expedited Passport service options for Portland.
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 Portland Maine
Showing the single passport office in Portland:
 | Portland Post Office |
125 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101
Other passport offices near Portland Maine
Prince Memorial Library - Cumberland Center - 7.9 MilesGorham Post Office - Gorham - 8.1 Miles
Town of Windham/Tax Collection - Windham - 10.2 Miles
City of Saco, Tax Collectors Office - Saco - 12.7 Miles
Windham Post Office - Windham - 13.1 Miles
Standish Town Clerk - Standish - 13.2 Miles
Biddeford Post Office - Biddeford - 13.4 Miles
Brunswick Post Office - Brunswick - 19.7 Miles
Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. - Kennebunkport - 20.4 Miles
Sagadahoc County Probate Court - Bath - 24.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Portland
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.
National Passport Center - 42.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 85.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 139.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 213.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 242.3 Miles
Portland, Maine Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Portland, there is one less than 100 miles from Portland.
* 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 Portland
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 Portland or any other city in Maine 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 Portland 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 Portland
Residents of the following cities that are close to Portland can consider using the passport office services in Portland for their passport application sealing needs.
South Portland Maine, Falmouth Maine, Westbrook Maine, Scarborough Maine, Cape Elizabeth Maine, Gorham Maine, Yarmouth Maine, Old Orchard Beach Maine, Buxton Maine, Saco Maine, Biddeford Maine, Standish Maine, Freeport Maine, Gray Maine, North Harpswell Maine, Raymond Maine, New Gloucester Maine, Brunswick Maine, Limington Maine, Kennebunkport Maine
Passport Expediting in Portland, Maine
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Portland. 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 Portland, Maine
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Portland simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Portland 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 Portland.
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 Portland 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 Portland, 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 National Passport Center, it's not too far from Portland 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 National Passport Center, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Portland.
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 Portland
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 Portland.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #11886 - Portland - (0.2 mi)Southwest Corner Of Chestnut St & Marginal Way
127 Marginal Way
Portland ME 04101
(207) 771-5631
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Portland - (0.2 mi)
Bayside Village Building
110 Marginal Way
Portland ME 04101
(207) 761-0173
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #19464 - Portland - (0.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Congress Street & Hampshire Street
290 Congress St
Portland ME 04101
(207) 774-0344
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #19821 - Portland - (0.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Congress Street & Dow St
713 Congress Street
Portland ME 04101
(207) 774-8456
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #374 - Portland - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
449 Forest Avenue
Portland ME 04101
(207) 772-1928
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12325 - Portland - (1.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Forest & Revere
616 Forest Ave
Portland ME 04101
(207) 761-9454
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #806 - South Portland - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
51 Market Street
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 799-8166
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mill Creek - (1.6 mi)
Locally Owned In Mill Creek Plaza.
50 Market St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 767-1826
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #804 - Portland - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
Westgate Shopping Center, 1406 Congress Street
Portland ME 04102
(207) 774-3636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19678 - South Portland - (2.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Street & Broadway
279 Main St
South Portland ME 04106
(207) 741-2260
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99