Melrose, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Melrose, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Melrose.
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 Melrose Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Melrose:
 | City of Melrose Assessors Office |
562 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176
Other passport offices near Melrose Massachusetts
Malden Post Office - Malden - 1.6 MilesTown of Stoneham/ Elections and Registration - Stoneham - 2.3 Miles
Stoneham Post Office - Stoneham - 2.3 Miles
Everett Post Office - Everett - 2.9 Miles
Wakefield Post Office - Wakefield - 3 Miles
Medford Post Office - Medford - 3.1 Miles
Revere Financial Station - Revere - 3.5 Miles
Chelsea Post Office - Chelsea - 4 Miles
South Lynnfield Station Post Office - Lynnfield - 4.1 Miles
Woburn Post Office - Woburn - 4.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Melrose
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 - 5.5 Miles
National Passport Center - 38.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 139.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 166.3 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 168 Miles
Melrose, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Melrose, there is one less than 100 miles from Melrose.
* 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 Melrose
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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose
Residents of the following cities that are close to Melrose can consider using the passport office services in Melrose for their passport application sealing needs.
Melrose Massachusetts, Malden Massachusetts, Saugus Massachusetts, Stoneham Massachusetts, Everett Massachusetts, Medford Massachusetts, Wakefield Massachusetts, Winchester Massachusetts, Revere Massachusetts, Chelsea Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts, Reading Massachusetts, Somerville Massachusetts, Charlestown Massachusetts, Lynn Massachusetts, East Boston Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Lynnfield Massachusetts, Cambridge Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Melrose, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Melrose. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Melrose, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Melrose simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Melrose 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose.
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 Melrose 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose residents, there is a regional passport facility only 5.5 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 Melrose 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.
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 Melrose.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #159 - Melrose - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
516 Main Street
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 665-7107
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10342 - Melrose - (0.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main & Linden
897 Main St
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 665-1329
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #11399 - Melrose - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
884 Main Street
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 462-2000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Saugus - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
1268 C Broadway
Saugus MA 01906
(781) 558-1642
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8906 - Malden - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
575 Broadway
Malden MA 02148
(781) 321-1017
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2577 - Saugus - (1.6 mi)
Broadway & Essex
1228 Broadway
Saugus MA 01906
(781) 233-6768
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2500 - Saugus - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1075 Broadway Street
Saugus MA 01906
(781) 233-2643
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #672 - Malden - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
32 Ferry St, Malden Square
Malden MA 02148
(781) 324-1101
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1001 - Malden - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
1080 Eastern Avenue
Malden MA 02148
(781) 322-5890
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3130 - Malden - (1.9 mi)
Center & Main
185 Centre St
Malden MA 02148
(781) 321-1765
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99