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Stoneham, Massachusetts Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Stoneham, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process

Town of Stoneham/ Elections and Registration
35 Central St
Stoneham MA, 2180

Stoneham Post Office
345 Main St
Stoneham MA, 2180

In Stoneham, Massachusetts there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Stoneham 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 2 passport offices in Stoneham, there are (273) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Stoneham, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Stoneham.

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 Stoneham Massachusetts

Showing 2 passport offices in Stoneham:

Town of Stoneham/ Elections and Registration

35 Central St
Stoneham, MA 02180

Stoneham Post Office

345 Main St
Stoneham, MA 02180


Other passport offices near Stoneham Massachusetts

City of Melrose Assessors Office - Melrose - 1.8 Miles
Wakefield Post Office - Wakefield - 2.1 Miles
Woburn Post Office - Woburn - 2.2 Miles
Reading Post Office, Reading Ma - Reading - 2.9 Miles
Malden Post Office - Malden - 3 Miles
Middlesex Superior Court - Woburn - 3.2 Miles
Medford Post Office - Medford - 3.5 Miles
Lynnfield Post Office - Lynnfield - 4.4 Miles
South Lynnfield Station Post Office - Lynnfield - 4.4 Miles
Arlington Post Office - Arlington - 4.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Stoneham

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 - 6.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 38.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 138.8 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 164.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 167.4 Miles



Stoneham, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Stoneham 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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Stoneham, there is one less than 100 miles from Stoneham.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Stoneham

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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham 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 Stoneham

Residents of the following cities that are close to Stoneham can consider using the passport office services in Stoneham for their passport application sealing needs.

Stoneham Massachusetts, Melrose Massachusetts, Wakefield Massachusetts, Winchester Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts, Reading Massachusetts, Malden Massachusetts, Medford Massachusetts, Saugus Massachusetts, Lynnfield Massachusetts, Everett Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Burlington Massachusetts, Somerville Massachusetts, Wilmington Massachusetts, Revere Massachusetts, Chelsea Massachusetts, Lexington Massachusetts, North Reading Massachusetts, Belmont Massachusetts

Passport Expediting in Stoneham, Massachusetts

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Stoneham. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Stoneham, Massachusetts

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Stoneham simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Stoneham contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Stoneham?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Stoneham, 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 are 2 passport offices in Stoneham.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Stoneham to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Stoneham?

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 Stoneham, 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 Stoneham residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.9 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 Stoneham as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Stoneham?

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 Stoneham

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 Stoneham.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

Walgreens #3548 - Stoneham - (0.6 mi)
Main & Elm
225 Main St
Stoneham MA 02180
(781) 438-9238
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Stoneham - (0.8 mi)
Across From Stoneham Ford
200 F Main St
Stoneham MA 02180
(781) 279-7070
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #301 - Stoneham - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
107 Main Street Suite 8300
Stoneham MA 02180
(781) 438-3170
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #11399 - Melrose - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
884 Main Street
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 462-2000
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10342 - Melrose - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main & Linden
897 Main St
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 665-1329
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Cummings Park - (1.8 mi)
In Cummings Park Across From Bank Of America & Staples
400 W Cummings Park
Woburn MA 01801
(781) 933-0260
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #159 - Melrose - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
516 Main Street
Melrose MA 02176
(781) 665-7107
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3508 - Wakefield - (1.9 mi)
Main & Nahant Or Main & North
572 Main St
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 246-2497
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Wakefield - (2 mi)
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15 Lincoln St
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 224-2500
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #119 - Wakefield - (2 mi)
Photo Center
451 Main Street
Wakefield MA 01880
(781) 245-2270
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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