Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Chestnut Hill, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Chestnut Hill, 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill, 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 Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Chestnut Hill.
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 Chestnut Hill Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Chestnut Hill:
 | Chestnut Hill Post Office |
12 Middlesex Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Other passport offices near Chestnut Hill Massachusetts
Newton Center Retail - Newton - 1.6 MilesWest Roxbury Post Office - Boston - 1.8 Miles
Brighton Post Office - Brighton - 2 Miles
Jamaica Plain Post Office - Boston - 2.1 Miles
Roslindale Post Office - Boston - 2.3 Miles
Allston Post Office - Allston - 2.6 Miles
Newtonville Post Office - Newton - 3 Miles
Waban Post Office - Waban - 3.2 Miles
Watertown Post Office - Watertown - 3.3 Miles
Kenmore Post Office - Boston - 3.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Chestnut Hill
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 - 5.2 Miles
National Passport Center - 48.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 130.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 159.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 171.4 Miles
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Chestnut Hill, there is one less than 100 miles from Chestnut Hill.
* 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 Chestnut Hill
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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill
Residents of the following cities that are close to Chestnut Hill can consider using the passport office services in Chestnut Hill for their passport application sealing needs.
Jamaica Plain Massachusetts, Brookline Massachusetts, Newton Massachusetts, Roxbury Massachusetts, Allston Massachusetts, Watertown Massachusetts, Needham Massachusetts, Dorchester Massachusetts, Cambridge Massachusetts, Auburndale Massachusetts, Belmont Massachusetts, Waltham Massachusetts, Somerville Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Charlestown Massachusetts, Milton Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Wellesley Massachusetts, East Boston Massachusetts, Medford Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Chestnut Hill. 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 Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Chestnut Hill simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill, 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 Chestnut Hill.
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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill, 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 Chestnut Hill residents, there is a regional passport facility only 5.2 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 Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill
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 Chestnut Hill.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1862 - Chestnut Hill - (0.5 mi)Photo Center
1195 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill MA 02467
(617) 731-5228
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1199 - West Roxbury - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
647 Vfw Parkway
West Roxbury MA 02467
(617) 469-5264
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Chestnut Hill - (1.2 mi)
Located In Hancock Village Next To Bertucci's
675 Vfw Pkwy
Chestnut Hill MA 02467
(617) 325-1090
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #55 - Brighton - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
1927 Beacon Street
Brighton MA 02135
(617) 738-6820
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Brighton - (1.5 mi)
Corner Of Lake St Across From Boston College
2193 Commonwealth Ave
Brighton MA 02135
(617) 254-3232
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #1871 - Newton Centre - (1.7 mi)
Langley & Beacon
22 Langley Rd
Newton Centre MA 02459
(617) 964-0231
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Newton Center - (1.8 mi)
Located Next To Liberty Travel And Sandwich Works
831 Beacon Street
Newton Center MA 02459
(617) 244-0908
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1858 - Newton - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
1199 Centre Street, Newton Center
Newton MA 02459
(617) 332-4900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #117 - West Roxbury - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1921 Centre Street
West Roxbury MA 02132
(617) 469-2222
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1889 - Brighton - (2 mi)
Photo Center
427 Washington Street
Brighton MA 02135
(617) 783-2577
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99