Saco, Maine Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Saco, ME: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Saco, 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 Saco 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 Saco, 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 Saco, Maine and Expedited Passport service options for Saco.
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 Saco Maine
Showing the single passport office in Saco:
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300 Main St
Saco, ME 04072
Other passport offices near Saco Maine
Biddeford Post Office - Biddeford - 3.6 MilesGorham Post Office - Gorham - 7.9 Miles
Portland Post Office - Portland - 11.2 Miles
Town of Kennebunkport, Finance Dept. - Kennebunkport - 11.4 Miles
Standish Town Clerk - Standish - 12.1 Miles
Sanford Post Office - Sanford - 14.5 Miles
Town of Windham/Tax Collection - Windham - 14.8 Miles
Springvale Post Office - Springvale - 14.8 Miles
Windham Post Office - Windham - 17.3 Miles
Prince Memorial Library - Cumberland Center - 17.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Saco
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 - 31.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 75.7 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 135.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 202.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 230.9 Miles
Saco, Maine Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Saco, there is one less than 100 miles from Saco.
* 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 Saco
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 Saco 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 Saco 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 Saco
Residents of the following cities that are close to Saco can consider using the passport office services in Saco for their passport application sealing needs.
Saco Maine, Biddeford Maine, Old Orchard Beach Maine, Buxton Maine, Scarborough Maine, Gorham Maine, Westbrook Maine, Kennebunk Maine, Waterboro Maine, Kennebunkport Maine, South Portland Maine, Standish Maine, Cape Elizabeth Maine, Wells Maine, Sanford Maine, Falmouth Maine, Limington Maine, Limerick Maine, Newfield Maine, North Berwick Maine
Passport Expediting in Saco, Maine
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Saco. 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 Saco, Maine
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Saco simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Saco 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 Saco.
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 Saco 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 Saco, 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 Saco 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 Saco.
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.
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 Saco.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Saco - (3.1 mi)Saco Valley Shopping Center Rte 1 (Shaws & Reny's Plaza)
4 Scamman St
Saco ME 04072
(207) 282-1011
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #18004 - Saco - (3.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Smith Lane & Main Street
461 Main St
Saco ME 04072
(207) 284-4363
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #143 - Biddeford - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
384 Elm Street
Biddeford ME 04005
(207) 282-3187
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #18409 - Biddeford - (4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of West Street & Alfred Street
335 Alfred Street
Biddeford ME 04005
(207) 282-1577
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #18299 - Scarborough - (4.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Pine Point Rd & Blue Star Memorial Highway
600 Us Route One
Scarborough ME 04074
(207) 885-1515
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Biddeford Supercenter - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
50 Boulder Way
Biddeford ME 04005
207-286-9573
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #10988 - Scarborough - (6.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Rt 114 & Rt 1
233 Us Route 1
Scarborough ME 04074
(207) 883-2115
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Scarborough - (6.9 mi)
Find Us In Romeo's Pizza Plaza
201 US Rt 1
Scarborough ME 04074
(207) 883-9087
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Scarborough Supercenter - (7.2 mi)
Photo Center
500 Gallery Blvd
Scarborough ME 04074
207-885-0085
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #19692 - Gorham - (8.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main Street & New Portland Road
120 Main Street
Gorham ME 04038
(207) 839-3160
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99