Spencer, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Spencer, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Spencer, 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 Spencer 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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Spencer.
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 Spencer Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Spencer:
 | Spencer Post Office |
10 Mechanic St
Spencer, MA 01562
Other passport offices near Spencer Massachusetts
East Brookfield Post Office - East Brookfield - 2.7 MilesLeicester Post Office - Leicester - 3.5 Miles
North Brookfield Post Office - North Brookfield - 4.4 Miles
Brookfield Post Office - Brookfield - 5.2 Miles
Charlton City Post Office - Charlton - 6.1 Miles
Oakham Post Office - Oakham - 6.5 Miles
North Oxford Post Office - North Oxford - 7.1 Miles
New Braintree Post Office - New Braintree - 7.2 Miles
Rutland Post Office - Rutland - 7.9 Miles
Holden Post Office - Holden - 8.5 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Spencer
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 - 41.8 Miles
National Passport Center - 72.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 99.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 128.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 160.9 Miles
Spencer, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Spencer, there is one less than 100 miles from Spencer.
* 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 Spencer
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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer
Residents of the following cities that are close to Spencer can consider using the passport office services in Spencer for their passport application sealing needs.
Spencer Massachusetts, East Brookfield Massachusetts, Leicester Massachusetts, North Brookfield Massachusetts, Paxton Massachusetts, Brookfield Massachusetts, West Brookfield Massachusetts, Oakham Massachusetts, Charlton Massachusetts, Rutland Massachusetts, Auburn Massachusetts, Holden Massachusetts, Warren Massachusetts, Sturbridge Massachusetts, Oxford Massachusetts, Southbridge Massachusetts, Millbury Massachusetts, Hardwick Massachusetts, Barre Massachusetts, West Boylston Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Spencer, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Spencer. 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 Spencer, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Spencer simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Spencer 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 Spencer.
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 Spencer 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 Spencer, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Boston Passport Agency, it's not too far from Spencer and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Boston Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Spencer.
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 Spencer
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 Spencer.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #582 - Spencer - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
133 Main Street
Spencer MA 01562
(508) 885-3838
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Leicester Supercenter - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
20 Soojian Dr
Leicester MA 01524
508-892-4097
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #38 - Charlton - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
142 Worcester Road
Charlton MA 01507
(508) 248-5473
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1035 - Worcester - (6.4 mi)
Photo Center
638 Chandler Street
Worcester MA 01602
(508) 798-0221
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #166 - Worcester - (6.6 mi)
Photo Center
115 Stafford Street
Worcester MA 01603
(508) 753-3297
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10639 - Worcester - (6.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Heard & Stafford
99 Stafford St
Worcester MA 01603
(508) 797-6401
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart North Oxford Supercenter - (6.9 mi)
Photo Center
742 Main St
North Oxford MA 01537
508-987-9246
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #708 - Auburn - (7.1 mi)
Photo Center
676 Southbridge Street
Auburn MA 01501
(508) 832-6257
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Auburn - (7.3 mi)
On Route 12 In Auburn Crossing
482 Southbridge St
Auburn MA 01501
(508) 721-9600
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #657 - Worcester - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
400 Park Avenue
Worcester MA 01609
(508) 792-3866
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99