Hingham, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Hingham, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Hingham, 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 Hingham 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 Hingham, 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 Hingham, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Hingham.
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 Hingham Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Hingham:
 | Hingham Post Office |
121 North St
Hingham, MA 02043
Other passport offices near Hingham Massachusetts
Weymouth Post Office - Weymouth - 3.6 MilesSouth Weymouth Post Office - South Weymouth - 3.9 Miles
Hull Post Office - Hull - 4 Miles
Braintree Post Office - Braintree - 5.2 Miles
Quincy Post Office - Quincy - 5.6 Miles
Scituate Post Office - Scituate - 6.8 Miles
Milton Post Office - Milton - 7.5 Miles
Town of Whitman/Treasurer Collectors Office - Whitman - 8.4 Miles
Randolph Post Office - Randolph - 8.5 Miles
Avon Post Office Massachusetts - Avon - 8.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hingham
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 - 11.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 51.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 138 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 166.3 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 182.6 Miles
Hingham, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Hingham 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 Hingham 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 Hingham will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Hingham, there is one less than 100 miles from Hingham.
* 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 Hingham
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 Hingham 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 Hingham 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 Hingham
Residents of the following cities that are close to Hingham can consider using the passport office services in Hingham for their passport application sealing needs.
Hingham Massachusetts, Weymouth Massachusetts, South Weymouth Massachusetts, Cohasset Massachusetts, Norwell Massachusetts, Hull Massachusetts, Braintree Massachusetts, Rockland Massachusetts, Quincy Massachusetts, Holbrook Massachusetts, Hanover Massachusetts, Abington Massachusetts, Randolph Massachusetts, Milton Massachusetts, Whitman Massachusetts, Hanson Massachusetts, Pembroke Massachusetts, Dorchester Massachusetts, Brockton Massachusetts, Winthrop Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Hingham, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hingham. 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 Hingham, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hingham simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hingham 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 Hingham, 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 Hingham.
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 Hingham 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 Hingham, 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 Hingham residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.9 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 Hingham 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 Hingham
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 Hingham.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #1953 - Hingham - (1.5 mi)Photo Center
86 South Street
Hingham MA 02043
(781) 740-8952
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2600 - Weymouth - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
1515 Commercial Street
Weymouth MA 02189
(781) 340-1124
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19543 - Hingham - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Lincoln Street & Thaxter Street
184 Lincoln St
Hingham MA 02043
(781) 749-0487
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1189 - Hingham - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
405 Lincoln Street
Hingham MA 02043
(781) 749-1163
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1603 - Norwell - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
104 Washington Street
Norwell MA 02061
(781) 871-0183
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #17884 - Norwell - (2.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Washington Street & Grove Street
119 Washington St
Norwell MA 02061
(781) 878-3835
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Weymouth Store - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
740 Middle St
Weymouth MA 02188
781-331-1593
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #6470 - Weymouth - (2.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Middle & Washington
750 Washington St
Weymouth MA 02188
(781) 331-5301
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1853 - Weymouth - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
737 Bridge Street, Route 3a, Lowe's Plaza
Weymouth MA 02191
(781) 335-3331
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #43 - Weymouth - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
At The Interection Of Route 18 And Route 53
Weymouth MA 02188
(781) 335-0404
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99