Dedham, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Dedham, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Dedham, 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 Dedham 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Dedham.
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 Dedham Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Dedham:
 | Dedham Post Office |
611 High St
Dedham, MA 02026
Other passport offices near Dedham Massachusetts
Hyde Park Retail - Hyde Park - 2.4 MilesWestwood Council on Aging - Westwood - 2.6 Miles
West Roxbury Post Office - Boston - 2.6 Miles
Roslindale Post Office - Boston - 3.3 Miles
Town of Needham, Manager's Office - Needham - 3.3 Miles
Needham Post Office - Needham - 3.4 Miles
Norwood Post Office - Norwood - 3.5 Miles
Mattapan Post Office - Mattapan - 4 Miles
Chestnut Hill Post Office - Chestnut Hill - 4.8 Miles
Jamaica Plain Post Office - Boston - 4.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Dedham
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 - 8.7 Miles
National Passport Center - 52.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 127.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 156.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 174.7 Miles
Dedham, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Dedham 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 Dedham 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 Dedham will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Dedham, there is one less than 100 miles from Dedham.
* 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 Dedham
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 Dedham 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 Dedham 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 Dedham
Residents of the following cities that are close to Dedham can consider using the passport office services in Dedham for their passport application sealing needs.
Westwood Massachusetts, Norwood Massachusetts, Needham Massachusetts, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts, Dover Massachusetts, Milton Massachusetts, Dorchester Massachusetts, Newton Massachusetts, Brookline Massachusetts, Wellesley Massachusetts, Roxbury Massachusetts, Medfield Massachusetts, Auburndale Massachusetts, Walpole Massachusetts, Allston Massachusetts, Sharon Massachusetts, Watertown Massachusetts, Quincy Massachusetts, Randolph Massachusetts, Natick Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Dedham, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Dedham. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Dedham, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Dedham simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Dedham 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham.
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 Dedham 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.7 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 Dedham 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.
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 Dedham.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2112 - Dedham - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
19 Eastern Avenue
Dedham MA 02026
(781) 326-7104
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1531 - Dedham - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
947 Providence Highway
Dedham MA 02026
(781) 320-8301
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #319 - Dedham - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
200 Legacy Blvd
Dedham MA 02026
(781) 251-9975
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #2201 - Dedham - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
270 Bussey Street, Della Park Plaza
Dedham MA 02026
(781) 407-0845
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1888 - Westwood - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
299 Washington Street
Westwood MA 02090
(781) 326-1906
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10317 - Boston - (2.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Truman Pkwy & Wakefield
1065 Truman Hwy
Boston MA 02136
(617) 361-1811
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4923 - West Roxbury - (2.3 mi)
Of 1991 Centre &
1999 Centre St
West Roxbury MA 02132
(617) 469-2658
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1031 - Roslindale - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
4600 Washington Street
Roslindale MA 02131
(617) 469-6302
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #117 - West Roxbury - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
1921 Centre Street
West Roxbury MA 02132
(617) 469-2222
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1049 - Hyde Park - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
942 Hyde Park Avenue
Hyde Park MA 02136
(617) 364-5141
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99