Monson, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Monson, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Monson, 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 Monson 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 Monson, 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 Monson, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Monson.
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 Monson Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Monson:
Monson Post Office |
109 Main St
Monson, MA 01057
Other passport offices near Monson Massachusetts
Palmer Post Office - Palmer - 4.1 MilesHampden Post Office - Hampden - 4.5 Miles
Brimfield Post Office - Brimfield - 5.8 Miles
Wilbraham Post Office - Wilbraham - 6.4 Miles
Bondsville Post Office - Bondsville - 7.5 Miles
Fiskdale Post Office - Fiskdale - 9.9 Miles
Ware Post Office - Ware - 10.7 Miles
Longmeadow Parks & Recreation - Longmeadow - 11.8 Miles
Belchertown Post Office - Belchertown - 11.9 Miles
Chicopee Post Office - Chicopee - 12.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Monson
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 - 58.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 83 Miles
National Passport Center - 89.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 111.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 166.5 Miles
Monson, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Monson 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 Monson 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 Monson will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Monson, there is one less than 100 miles from Monson.
* 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 Monson
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 Monson 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 Monson 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 Monson
Residents of the following cities that are close to Monson can consider using the passport office services in Monson for their passport application sealing needs.
Monson Massachusetts, Palmer Massachusetts, Hampden Massachusetts, Palmer Massachusetts, Wilbraham Massachusetts, Brimfield Massachusetts, Stafford Connecticut, Holland Massachusetts, Ludlow Massachusetts, Somers Connecticut, East Longmeadow Massachusetts, Union Connecticut, Warren Massachusetts, Sturbridge Massachusetts, Belchertown Massachusetts, Longmeadow Massachusetts, Springfield Massachusetts, West Brookfield Massachusetts, Brookfield Massachusetts, Ellington Connecticut
Passport Expediting in Monson, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Monson. 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 Monson, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Monson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Monson 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 Monson.
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 Monson 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 Monson, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Boston Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 58.3 miles from Monson, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Monson
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 Monson.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #969 - Palmer - (4.1 mi)Photo Center
1001 Thorndike Street
Palmer MA 01069
(413) 283-2545
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2566 - Wilbraham - (7.8 mi)
Photo Center
1990 Boston Road
Wilbraham MA 01095
(413) 543-8256
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2311 - Springfield - (7.9 mi)
Wilbraham & Parker
1919 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield MA 01129
(413) 783-2535
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1157 - Springfield - (8 mi)
Photo Center
1242 Parker Street
Springfield MA 01129
(413) 796-5501
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10605 - Stafford Springs - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
37 West Main Street
Stafford Springs CT 06076
(860) 684-0015
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #2699 - Ludlow - (8.2 mi)
East & Center
54 East St
Ludlow MA 01056
(413) 547-8128
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #5445 - Springfield - (8.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Parker & Boston
1440 Boston Rd
Springfield MA 01129
(413) 543-0638
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #315 - Ludlow - (8.5 mi)
Photo Center
451 Center Street
Ludlow MA 01056
(413) 589-9559
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Springfield Supercenter - (8.7 mi)
Photo Center
1105 Boston Rd
Springfield MA 01119
413-782-7160
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walgreens #7703 - East Longmeadow - (8.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Crane & Maple
54 Center Sq
East Longmeadow MA 01028
(413) 526-9664
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99