Bedford, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Bedford, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Bedford, 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Bedford.
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 Bedford Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Bedford:
 | Bedford Post Office |
156 Great Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
Other passport offices near Bedford Massachusetts
Lexington Post Office - Lexington - 3.7 MilesConcord Post Office - Concord - 3.8 Miles
Burlington Post Office - Burlington - 3.8 Miles
Billerica Town Clerk - Billerica - 4.1 Miles
Middlesex Superior Court - Woburn - 5.1 Miles
Lincoln Post Office - Lincoln - 5.2 Miles
North Waltham Post Office - Waltham - 5.7 Miles
Town of Wilmington - Wilmington - 6 Miles
Acton Post Office - Acton - 6.6 Miles
Tewksbury Post Office - Tewksbury - 6.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Bedford
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 - 12.3 Miles
National Passport Center - 40.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 133.2 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 159.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 161.9 Miles
Bedford, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Bedford, there is one less than 100 miles from Bedford.
* 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 Bedford
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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Bedford can consider using the passport office services in Bedford for their passport application sealing needs.
Bedford Massachusetts, Burlington Massachusetts, Lexington Massachusetts, Concord Massachusetts, Carlisle Massachusetts, Billerica Massachusetts, Lincoln Massachusetts, Wilmington Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts, Winchester Massachusetts, Acton Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Tewksbury Massachusetts, Waltham Massachusetts, Belmont Massachusetts, Chelmsford Massachusetts, Weston Massachusetts, Stoneham Massachusetts, Reading Massachusetts, Maynard Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Bedford, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bedford. 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 Bedford, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bedford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bedford contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Bedford, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Boston Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Bedford.
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 Bedford 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 Bedford, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Bedford residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.3 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Boston Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Bedford as there are other options available.
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 Bedford
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 Bedford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Bedford - (0.2 mi)Corner Of South Road And Great Road
101 Great Road
Bedford MA 01730
(781) 271-0107
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #736 - Bedford - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
199 Great Road
Bedford MA 01730
(781) 275-3607
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burlington - (2.6 mi)
Across From Burlington Mall, Next To Staples At Intesection Of Mall Rd And Middlesex Turnpike
101 Middlesex Tpke
Burlington MA 01803
(781) 270-6660
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #183 - Billerica - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
700 Boston Road, Town Plaza, Route 3a
Billerica MA 01821
(978) 667-7666
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1863 - Lexington - (3.2 mi)
Bedford & Worthen
60 Bedford St
Lexington MA 02420
(781) 863-1111
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5939 - Burlington - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
242 Cambridge Street
Burlington MA 01803
(781) 272-4146
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #307 - Lexington - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
1735 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington MA 02420
(781) 862-4080
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2011 - Billerica - (3.9 mi)
Boston & Cummings
446 Boston Rd
Billerica MA 01821
(978) 670-2188
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1023 - Burlington - (4 mi)
Photo Center
34 Cambridge Street
Burlington MA 01803
(781) 273-3645
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lexington - (4.1 mi)
At Route 2a (Marrett Rd) And Waltham - Next To Brueggers Bagels
405 Waltham St
Lexington MA 02421
(781) 861-7770
Price: Cost varies by location