Lynnfield, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Lynnfield, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Lynnfield, Massachusetts there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Lynnfield 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 2 passport offices in Lynnfield, there are (273) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Lynnfield, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Lynnfield.
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 Lynnfield Massachusetts
Showing 2 passport offices in Lynnfield:
 | South Lynnfield Station Post Office |
598 Salem St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
| Lynnfield Post Office |
38 Summer St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
Other passport offices near Lynnfield Massachusetts
Wakefield Post Office - Wakefield - 2.4 MilesReading Post Office, Reading Ma - Reading - 3 Miles
Peabody Post Office - Peabody - 3.9 Miles
Woburn Post Office - Woburn - 4.3 Miles
Town of Stoneham/ Elections and Registration - Stoneham - 4.3 Miles
Stoneham Post Office - Stoneham - 4.3 Miles
Danvers Town Hall - Danvers - 4.7 Miles
City of Melrose Assessors Office - Melrose - 4.9 Miles
Middlesex Superior Court - Woburn - 5.9 Miles
Lynn USPS - Lynn - 5.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Lynnfield
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 - 10.4 Miles
National Passport Center - 34 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 143 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 162.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 171.7 Miles
Lynnfield, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Lynnfield, there is one less than 100 miles from Lynnfield.
* 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 Lynnfield
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 Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield
Residents of the following cities that are close to Lynnfield can consider using the passport office services in Lynnfield for their passport application sealing needs.
Lynnfield Massachusetts, Wakefield Massachusetts, Reading Massachusetts, North Reading Massachusetts, Middleton Massachusetts, Stoneham Massachusetts, Saugus Massachusetts, Melrose Massachusetts, Peabody Massachusetts, Danvers Massachusetts, Lynn Massachusetts, Wilmington Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts, Salem Massachusetts, Swampscott Massachusetts, Winchester Massachusetts, Malden Massachusetts, Beverly Massachusetts, Burlington Massachusetts, Topsfield Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Lynnfield. 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 Lynnfield, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Lynnfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield, 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 are 2 passport offices in Lynnfield.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield, 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 Lynnfield residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.4 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 Lynnfield 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 Lynnfield
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 Lynnfield.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #318 - Peabody - (1.8 mi)Photo Center
637 Lowell Street
Peabody MA 01960
(978) 535-5465
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wakefield - (2.4 mi)
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15 Lincoln St
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 224-2500
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #119 - Wakefield - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
451 Main Street
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 245-2270
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3508 - Wakefield - (2.6 mi)
Main & Nahant Or Main & North
572 Main St
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 246-2497
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1014 - Peabody - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
535 Lowell Street
Peabody MA 01960
(978) 535-2062
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #18415 - Reading - (2.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Bolton St & Goodall Sanford Rd
15 Bolton Street
Reading MA 01867
(781) 942-5810
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #2471 - Saugus - (2.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Rt 1 & Walnut
166 Walnut St
Saugus MA 01906
(781) 941-2690
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #224 - Reading - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
650 Main Street
Reading MA 01867
(781) 944-0432
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #301 - Danvers - (3 mi)
Photo Center
11 Newbury St
Danvers MA 01923
(978) 750-1000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #10940 - Middleton - (3.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of River & S. Main (Rt114)
235 S Main St
Middleton MA 01949
(978) 762-8522
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99