Chelmsford, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Chelmsford, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Chelmsford.
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 Chelmsford Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Chelmsford:
 | Chelmsford Post Office |
45 Alpine Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Other passport offices near Chelmsford Massachusetts
Middlesex North Registry of Deeds - Lowell - 3.4 MilesLowell Post Office - Lowell - 3.9 Miles
Billerica Town Clerk - Billerica - 4.1 Miles
Westford Post Office - Westford - 4.4 Miles
Dracut Post Office - Dracut - 5.6 Miles
Littleton Post Office - Littleton - 6 Miles
Tewksbury Post Office - Tewksbury - 6.4 Miles
Tyngsboro Post Office - Tyngsboro - 6.8 Miles
Acton Post Office - Acton - 6.8 Miles
Bedford Post Office - Bedford - 7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Chelmsford
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 - 18.8 Miles
National Passport Center - 37.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 134.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 152.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 163.1 Miles
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Chelmsford, there is one less than 100 miles from Chelmsford.
* 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 Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
Residents of the following cities that are close to Chelmsford can consider using the passport office services in Chelmsford for their passport application sealing needs.
Chelmsford Massachusetts, Lowell Massachusetts, Westford Massachusetts, Carlisle Massachusetts, Billerica Massachusetts, Dracut Massachusetts, Tewksbury Massachusetts, Littleton Common Massachusetts, Bedford Massachusetts, Acton Massachusetts, Dunstable Massachusetts, Littleton Massachusetts, Concord Massachusetts, Wilmington Massachusetts, Burlington Massachusetts, Groton Massachusetts, Lincoln Massachusetts, Maynard Massachusetts, Lexington Massachusetts, Andover Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Chelmsford simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford.
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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford.
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 Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #400 - Chelmsford - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
16 Boston Road
Chelmsford MA 01824
(978) 256-2577
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7220 - Chelmsford - (0.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Chelmsford & Fletcher
86 Chelmsford St
Chelmsford MA 01824
(978) 250-8170
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Chelmsford Store - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
66 Parkhurst Rd
Chelmsford MA 01824
978-459-9777
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Chelmsford - (2 mi)
Same Plaza As Starbucks & Little Caesars
119 Drum Hill Rd
Chelmsford MA 01824
(978) 454-4700
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1056 - Lowell - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
1815 Middlesex Street
Lowell MA 01851
(978) 458-4621
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11726 - Lowell - (2.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Wood & Middlesex
1765 Middlesex St.
Lowell MA 01851
(978) 323-7813
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6739 - Lowell - (2.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Rt 110 & Plain
54 Plain St
Lowell MA 01851
(978) 453-7538
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #9966 - Westford - (3.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Nixon & Rt 110
145 Littleton Rd
Westford MA 01886
(978) 692-3075
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #131 - North Billerica - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
210 Boston Road
North Billerica MA 01862
(978) 663-6616
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1121 - Westford - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
Westford Marketplace, 174 Littleton Road
Westford MA 01886
(978) 692-2111
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99