Grafton, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Grafton, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Grafton, 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 Grafton 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 Grafton, 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 Grafton, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Grafton.
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 Grafton Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Grafton:
 | Grafton Post Office |
23 Upton St
Grafton, MA 01519
Other passport offices near Grafton Massachusetts
South Grafton Post Office - South Grafton - 1.7 MilesNorthbridge Post Office - Northbridge - 3.2 Miles
Upton Post Office - Upton - 3.4 Miles
Sutton Post Office - Sutton - 3.6 Miles
Millbury Post Office - Millbury - 3.7 Miles
Whitinsville Post Office - Whitinsville - 5.6 Miles
Shrewsbury Post Office - Shrewsbury - 5.7 Miles
Westborough Post Office - Westborough - 6 Miles
Worcester Main Post Office - Worcester - 6.3 Miles
Northborough Post Office - Northborough - 6.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Grafton
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 - 29.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 65.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 108.3 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 137 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 167.8 Miles
Grafton, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Grafton, there is one less than 100 miles from Grafton.
* 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 Grafton
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 Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Grafton can consider using the passport office services in Grafton for their passport application sealing needs.
Grafton Massachusetts, Northbridge Massachusetts, Millbury Massachusetts, Upton Massachusetts, Sutton Massachusetts, Westborough Massachusetts, Shrewsbury Massachusetts, Auburn Massachusetts, Northborough Massachusetts, Hopkinton Massachusetts, Uxbridge Massachusetts, Mendon Massachusetts, Milford Massachusetts, Southborough Massachusetts, Douglas Massachusetts, Oxford Massachusetts, Ashland Massachusetts, Marlborough Massachusetts, Leicester Massachusetts, West Boylston Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Grafton, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Grafton. 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 Grafton, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Grafton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Grafton 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 Grafton.
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 Grafton 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 Grafton, 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 Grafton 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 Grafton.
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 Grafton
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 Grafton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2172 - Grafton - (1.3 mi)Photo Center
100 Worcester Street, Country Plaza
Grafton MA 01536
(508) 839-2240
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2171 - Millbury - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
63 Canal Street, Corner Of Main Street
Millbury MA 01527
(508) 865-8805
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10596 - Shrewsbury - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
720 Boston Turnpike Rd
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 845-6009
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Westborough - (4.9 mi)
Speedway Plaza On Rte 9 Next Door To Super Stop & Shop
290 Turnpike Rd
Westborough MA 01581
(508) 870-0838
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #302 - Whitinsville - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
1163 Providence Road, Whitinsville Plaza
Whitinsville MA 01588
(508) 234-7341
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Northborough Supercenter - (5 mi)
Photo Center
200 Otis St
Northborough MA 01532
508-393-2646
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #8 - Shrewsbury - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
197 Boston Turnpike, Route 9, Corner Of Harrington Avenue
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 752-0439
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #9233 - Shrewsbury - (5.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Harrington & Rt 9
225 Boston Tpke
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 756-4201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #707 - Worcester - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
500 Grafton Street
Worcester MA 01604
(508) 798-8743
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Shrewsbury - (5.2 mi)
Photo Center
100 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 754-4877
Price: Cost varies by location