Ashland, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Ashland, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Ashland, Massachusetts 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 Ashland 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 Ashland, there are (275) other passport offices in Massachusetts 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 Ashland, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Ashland.
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 Ashland Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Ashland:
 | Town of Ashland Assessors Office |
101 Main St
Ashland, MA 01721
Other passport offices near Ashland Massachusetts
Hopkinton Post Office - Hopkinton - 2.9 MilesFramingham Post Office - Framingham - 4.1 Miles
Sherborn Post Office - Sherborn - 4.4 Miles
Westborough Post Office - Westborough - 6.1 Miles
Marlborough Post Office - Marlborough - 6.4 Miles
Natick Main Post Office - Natick - 6.6 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 7.5 Miles
Medway Village Station Post Office - Medway - 7.7 Miles
Town of Sudbury, Treasurer's Office - Sudbury - 7.9 Miles
Wellesley Square Post Office - Wellesley - 8.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Ashland
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.
Boston Passport Agency - 19.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 57.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 117.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 146.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 168.5 Miles
Ashland, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Ashland, there is one less than 100 miles from Ashland.
* 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 Ashland
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 Ashland or any other city in Massachusetts 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 Ashland 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 Ashland
Residents of the following cities that are close to Ashland can consider using the passport office services in Ashland for their passport application sealing needs.
Ashland Massachusetts, Framingham Massachusetts, Hopkinton Massachusetts, Southborough Massachusetts, Holliston Massachusetts, Sherborn Massachusetts, Natick Massachusetts, Marlborough Massachusetts, Westborough Massachusetts, Millis Massachusetts, Milford Massachusetts, Medway Massachusetts, Upton Massachusetts, Wayland Massachusetts, Sudbury Massachusetts, Wellesley Massachusetts, Dover Massachusetts, Medfield Massachusetts, Northborough Massachusetts, Hudson Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Ashland, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Ashland. 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 Ashland, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Ashland simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Ashland 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 Ashland.
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 Ashland 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 Ashland, 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 Boston Passport Agency, it's not too far from Ashland 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 Boston Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Ashland.
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 Ashland
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 Ashland.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1875 - Ashland - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
414 Union Street
Ashland MA 01721
(508) 881-7606
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1226 - Ashland - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
Kings Crossing Plaza, 47 Pond Street
Ashland MA 01721
(508) 872-4860
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10152 - Framingham - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Mellen & Waverly
624 Waverly St
Framingham MA 01702
(508) 935-2201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1871 - Framingham - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
1280 Worcester Road
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 872-1432
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Framingham - (2.6 mi)
St. Mary`s Credit Union Plaza At The Corner of Temple St & Rte 9, Across From Stop & Shop
1257 Worcester Rd
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 875-8000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10318 - Southborough - (2.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Oak Hill & Rt 9
78 Turnpike Rd
Southborough MA 01772
(508) 786-5980
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10681 - Hopkinton - (3 mi)
Photo Center
61 Main Street
Hopkinton MA 01748
(508) 544-1440
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2861 - Framingham - (3.2 mi)
Worcester & Prospect
653 Worcester Rd
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 620-1608
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1034 - Framingham - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
492 Concord Street
Framingham MA 01702
(508) 820-9218
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1860 - Holliston - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
101 Central Street
Holliston MA 01746
(508) 429-5561
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99