Framingham, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Framingham, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Framingham, 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 Framingham 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 Framingham, 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 Framingham, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Framingham.
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 Framingham Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Framingham:
 | Framingham Post Office |
330 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
Other passport offices near Framingham Massachusetts
Town of Ashland Assessors Office - Ashland - 3.7 MilesTown of Sudbury, Treasurer's Office - Sudbury - 3.9 Miles
Natick Main Post Office - Natick - 4.4 Miles
Marlborough Post Office - Marlborough - 5 Miles
Sherborn Post Office - Sherborn - 5.4 Miles
Weston Post Office - Weston - 6.6 Miles
Hopkinton Post Office - Hopkinton - 6.6 Miles
Wellesley Square Post Office - Wellesley - 6.7 Miles
Maynard Post Office - Maynard - 6.7 Miles
Town of Wellesley - Treasurer - Wellesley - 6.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Framingham
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 - 16.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 53.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 121 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 149.7 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 165.5 Miles
Framingham, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Framingham 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 Framingham 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 Framingham will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Framingham, there is one less than 100 miles from Framingham.
* 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 Framingham
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 Framingham 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 Framingham 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 Framingham
Residents of the following cities that are close to Framingham can consider using the passport office services in Framingham for their passport application sealing needs.
Framingham Massachusetts, Ashland Massachusetts, Southborough Massachusetts, Sudbury Massachusetts, Wayland Massachusetts, Natick Massachusetts, Marlborough Massachusetts, Sherborn Massachusetts, Hopkinton Massachusetts, Weston Massachusetts, Wellesley Massachusetts, Maynard Massachusetts, Hudson Massachusetts, Holliston Massachusetts, Stow Massachusetts, Dover Massachusetts, Westborough Massachusetts, Auburndale Massachusetts, Lincoln Massachusetts, Northborough Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Framingham, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Framingham. 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 Framingham, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Framingham simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Framingham 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 Framingham.
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 Framingham 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 Framingham, 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 Framingham 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 Framingham.
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 Framingham
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 Framingham.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1851 - Framingham - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
776 Water Street, Nobscot Shopping Center
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 877-2600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1871 - Framingham - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
1280 Worcester Road
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 872-1432
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Framingham - (1.4 mi)
St. Mary`s Credit Union Plaza At The Corner of Temple St & Rte 9, Across From Stop & Shop
1257 Worcester Rd
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 875-8000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #2861 - Framingham - (1.5 mi)
Worcester & Prospect
653 Worcester Rd
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 620-1608
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #1855 - Framingham - (2 mi)
School & Concord
15 School St
Framingham MA 01701
(508) 788-0604
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Framingham Store - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
121 Worcester Rd
Framingham MA 01701
508-872-4023
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #1034 - Framingham - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
492 Concord Street
Framingham MA 01702
(508) 820-9218
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #730 - Sudbury - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
Route 20, Sudbury Plaza, 501 Boston Post Road
Sudbury MA 01776
(978) 443-7141
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Sudbury - (2.7 mi)
At Mill Village
365 Boston Post Rd
Sudbury MA 01776
(978) 443-3222
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10152 - Framingham - (2.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Mellen & Waverly
624 Waverly St
Framingham MA 01702
(508) 935-2201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99