Randolph, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Randolph, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Randolph, 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 Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Randolph.
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 Randolph Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Randolph:
 | Randolph Post Office |
16 Thomas Patten Dr
Randolph, MA 02368
Other passport offices near Randolph Massachusetts
Avon Post Office Massachusetts - Avon - 2.7 MilesBraintree Post Office - Braintree - 2.8 Miles
Stoughton Post Office - Stoughton - 3.7 Miles
South Weymouth Post Office - South Weymouth - 4.5 Miles
Weymouth Post Office - Weymouth - 4.6 Miles
Milton Post Office - Milton - 5 Miles
Quincy Post Office - Quincy - 5 Miles
Hyde Park Retail - Hyde Park - 5.7 Miles
Brockton Post Office - Brockton - 5.9 Miles
Mattapan Post Office - Mattapan - 5.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Randolph
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 - 11.3 Miles
National Passport Center - 55.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 130.3 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 158.7 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 181 Miles
Randolph, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Randolph, there is one less than 100 miles from Randolph.
* 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 Randolph
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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph
Residents of the following cities that are close to Randolph can consider using the passport office services in Randolph for their passport application sealing needs.
Randolph Massachusetts, Holbrook Massachusetts, Braintree Massachusetts, Stoughton Massachusetts, Milton Massachusetts, South Weymouth Massachusetts, Quincy Massachusetts, Weymouth Massachusetts, Brockton Massachusetts, Abington Massachusetts, Sharon Massachusetts, Norwood Massachusetts, Rockland Massachusetts, Dorchester Massachusetts, Whitman Massachusetts, Westwood Massachusetts, Hingham Massachusetts, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts, Walpole Massachusetts, Roxbury Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Randolph, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Randolph. 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 Randolph, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Randolph simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph.
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 Randolph 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.3 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 Randolph 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 Randolph
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 Randolph.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #4535 - Randolph - (0.8 mi)Southwest Corner Main & Warren
170 N Main St
Randolph MA 02368
(781) 963-7713
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #746 - Randolph - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
171 North Main Street
Randolph MA 02368
(781) 963-3906
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #242 - Holbrook - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
480 North Franklin Street
Holbrook MA 02343
(781) 963-3029
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5586 - Holbrook - (2.4 mi)
Southeast Corner Of S. Franklin St. & Plymouth St.
1 Plymouth St
Holbrook MA 02343
(781) 986-2172
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Costco Store #303 - Avon Ma - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
120 Stockwell Dr
Avon MA 02322
(508) 232-4000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #17228 - Braintree - (2.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Pearl St & Hancock St
11 Pearl St
Braintree MA 02184
(781) 356-3337
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1861 - Braintree - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
884 Washington Street
Braintree MA 02184
(781) 843-0648
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1297 - Braintree - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
270 Grove Street, Tedeschi Shopping Plaza
Braintree MA 02184
(781) 356-0714
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Braintree - (3.1 mi)
In Tedeschi Plaza, On Same Side As Stop & Shop
288 Grove St
Braintree MA 02184
(781) 356-8771
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #5755 - Stoughton - (3.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Washington & Central
413 Washington St
Stoughton MA 02072
(781) 344-5600
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99