Malden, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Malden, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Malden, 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 Malden 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 Malden, 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 Malden, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Malden.
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 Malden Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Malden:
 | Malden Post Office |
109 Mountain Ave
Malden, MA 02148
Other passport offices near Malden Massachusetts
Everett Post Office - Everett - 1.4 MilesCity of Melrose Assessors Office - Melrose - 1.6 Miles
Revere Financial Station - Revere - 2.3 Miles
Medford Post Office - Medford - 2.4 Miles
Chelsea Post Office - Chelsea - 2.5 Miles
Charlestown Post Office - Charlestown - 3.3 Miles
Somerville Post Office - Somerville - 3.5 Miles
Town of Stoneham/ Elections and Registration - Stoneham - 3.5 Miles
Stoneham Post Office - Stoneham - 3.6 Miles
JFK Station - Boston - 4.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Malden
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 - 4 Miles
National Passport Center - 40.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 138.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 167.2 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 167.7 Miles
Malden, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Malden 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 Malden 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 Malden will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Malden, there is one less than 100 miles from Malden.
* 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 Malden
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 Malden 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 Malden 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 Malden
Residents of the following cities that are close to Malden can consider using the passport office services in Malden for their passport application sealing needs.
Malden Massachusetts, Everett Massachusetts, Melrose Massachusetts, Medford Massachusetts, Revere Massachusetts, Chelsea Massachusetts, Saugus Massachusetts, Charlestown Massachusetts, Somerville Massachusetts, East Boston Massachusetts, Stoneham Massachusetts, Winchester Massachusetts, Cambridge Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Wakefield Massachusetts, Winthrop Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts, Lynn Massachusetts, Allston Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Malden, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Malden. 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 Malden, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Malden simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Malden 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 Malden, 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 Malden.
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 Malden 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 Malden, 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 Malden residents, there is a regional passport facility only 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 Malden 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 Malden
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 Malden.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #672 - Malden - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
32 Ferry St, Malden Square
Malden MA 02148
(781) 324-1101
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3130 - Malden - (0.6 mi)
Center & Main
185 Centre St
Malden MA 02148
(781) 321-1765
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1001 - Malden - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
1080 Eastern Avenue
Malden MA 02148
(781) 322-5890
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3496 - Everett - (1 mi)
Ferry & Broadway
317 Ferry St
Everett MA 02149
(617) 389-2188
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8906 - Malden - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
575 Broadway
Malden MA 02148
(781) 321-1017
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Everett - (1.4 mi)
Next To Mass General Hospital Everett Family Care Center
27 Norwood St
Everett MA 02149
(617) 389-4357
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #17728 - Everett - (1.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Broadway & 2Nd St
405 Broadway
Everett MA 02149
(617) 387-0005
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #19536 - Medford - (1.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Fellsway W & Salem Street
467 Salem St
Medford MA 02155
(781) 396-8350
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #4966 - Malden - (1.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Rt 60 & Washington
215 Beach St
Malden MA 02148
(781) 324-4745
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #159 - Melrose - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
516 Main Street
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 665-7107
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99