Barre, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Barre, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Barre, 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 Barre 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 Barre, 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 Barre, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Barre.
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 Barre Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Barre:
 | Barre Post Office |
500 South St
Barre, MA 01005
Other passport offices near Barre Massachusetts
Wheelwright Post Office - Wheelwright - 4.3 MilesOakham Post Office - Oakham - 5.3 Miles
Hubbardston Post Office - Hubbardston - 5.5 Miles
New Braintree Post Office - New Braintree - 6.3 Miles
Rutland Post Office - Rutland - 7.3 Miles
Gilbertville Post Office - Gilbertville - 7.9 Miles
North Brookfield Post Office - North Brookfield - 8.7 Miles
East Templeton Post Office - Templeton - 9 Miles
Princeton Post Office - Princeton - 10.1 Miles
Gardner Post Office - Gardner - 10.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Barre
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 - 46.3 Miles
National Passport Center - 69.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 104.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 132.6 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 149.5 Miles
Barre, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Barre 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 Barre 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 Barre will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Barre, there is one less than 100 miles from Barre.
* 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 Barre
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 Barre 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 Barre 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 Barre
Residents of the following cities that are close to Barre can consider using the passport office services in Barre for their passport application sealing needs.
Barre Massachusetts, Oakham Massachusetts, Petersham Massachusetts, Hubbardston Massachusetts, Hardwick Massachusetts, Rutland Massachusetts, Templeton Massachusetts, North Brookfield Massachusetts, Paxton Massachusetts, Princeton Massachusetts, Gardner Massachusetts, West Brookfield Massachusetts, New Salem Massachusetts, Westminster Massachusetts, Holden Massachusetts, Spencer Massachusetts, Athol Massachusetts, East Brookfield Massachusetts, Brookfield Massachusetts, Warren Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Barre, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Barre. 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 Barre, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Barre simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Barre 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 Barre.
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 Barre 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 Barre, 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 Barre 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 Barre.
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 Barre
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 Barre.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walmart Gardner Supercenter - (9.3 mi)Photo Center
677 Timpany Blvd
Gardner MA 01440
978-630-1976
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2098 - Gardner - (10.3 mi)
Photo Center
314 Main Street, Across From Hannaford Supermarket
Gardner MA 01440
(978) 632-1760
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #17177 - Gardner - (10.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Main St & Willow St
232 Main St
Gardner MA 01440
(978) 630-2808
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1068 - Athol - (11.2 mi)
Photo Center
1665 Main Street
Athol MA 01331
(978) 249-7928
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #582 - Spencer - (11.6 mi)
Photo Center
133 Main Street
Spencer MA 01562
(508) 885-3838
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11120 - Holden - (11.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main & Holt
1145 Main St
Holden MA 01520
(508) 829-1780
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1050 - Holden - (11.7 mi)
Photo Center
160 Reservoir Road
Holden MA 01520
(508) 829-7631
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1111 - Ware - (11.7 mi)
Photo Center
104 West Street
Ware MA 01082
(413) 967-5997
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10128 - Ware - (11.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Walgreens Entrance & Rt 32
171 West St
Ware MA 01082
(413) 277-9749
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Holden - (12.5 mi)
On Route 122a
800 Main St
Holden MA 01520
(508) 829-0566
Price: Cost varies by location