Franklin, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Franklin, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Franklin, 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 Franklin 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Franklin.
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 Franklin Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Franklin:
 | Franklin Town Clerk |
355 E Central St
Franklin, MA 02038
Other passport offices near Franklin Massachusetts
Medway Village Station Post Office - Medway - 3.3 MilesFiske Public Library - Wrentham - 3.8 Miles
Norfolk Public Library - Norfolk - 4.3 Miles
Milford Post Office - Milford - 5.9 Miles
Mendon Post Office - Mendon - 6.4 Miles
Woonsocket Post Office - Woonsocket - 6.5 Miles
Town of Foxborough, Treasurer/Collector's Office - Foxborough - 7.3 Miles
Foxboro Post Office - Foxborough - 7.4 Miles
Medfield Post Office - Medfield - 7.7 Miles
Millville Post Office - Millville - 8.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Franklin
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 - 22.7 Miles
National Passport Center - 65.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 113.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 142.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 178.9 Miles
Franklin, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Franklin, there is one less than 100 miles from Franklin.
* 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 Franklin
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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin
Residents of the following cities that are close to Franklin can consider using the passport office services in Franklin for their passport application sealing needs.
Franklin Massachusetts, Bellingham Massachusetts, Medway Massachusetts, Wrentham Massachusetts, Norfolk Massachusetts, Millis Massachusetts, Milford Massachusetts, Plainville Massachusetts, Mendon Massachusetts, Woonsocket Rhode Island, Holliston Massachusetts, Blackstone Massachusetts, Cumberland Rhode Island, Foxborough Massachusetts, Medfield Massachusetts, Walpole Massachusetts, Millville Massachusetts, Mansfield Massachusetts, Sherborn Massachusetts, North Smithfield Rhode Island
Passport Expediting in Franklin, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Franklin. 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 Franklin, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Franklin simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Franklin 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 Franklin.
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 Franklin 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin 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 Franklin.
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 Franklin
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 Franklin.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1873 - Franklin - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
435 West Central Street
Franklin MA 02038
(508) 520-0253
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Franklin - (0.7 mi)
Exit #17 Rt 495 On Rt 140
430 Franklin Village Dr
Franklin MA 02038
(508) 520-3766
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #13005 - Franklin - (1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of King St & Hwy 140
160 E Central St
Franklin MA 02038
(508) 541-1436
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #929 - Franklin - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
272 East Central Street
Franklin MA 02038
(508) 528-0597
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10268 - Bellingham - (2.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Rt126 & Rt140
20 Mechanic St
Bellingham MA 02019
(508) 966-1691
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Bellingham Store - (3 mi)
Photo Center
250 Hartford Ave
Bellingham MA 02019
508-966-2322
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #11173 - Wrentham - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
652 South Street
Wrentham MA 02093
(774) 378-6000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1852 - Medway - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
67 Main Street
Medway MA 02053
(508) 533-6771
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #6939 - Medway - (4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Holliston & Main St
68 Main St
Medway MA 02053
(508) 533-4902
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10685 - Norfolk - (4.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Meeting House & Liberty Ln
3 Liberty Ln
Norfolk MA 02056
(508) 613-1800
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99