Stoughton, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Stoughton, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Stoughton, 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton, 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 Stoughton, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Stoughton.
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 Stoughton Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Stoughton:
 | Stoughton Post Office |
31 Porter St
Stoughton, MA 02072
Other passport offices near Stoughton Massachusetts
Avon Post Office Massachusetts - Avon - 2.9 MilesRandolph Post Office - Randolph - 3.1 Miles
Brockton Post Office - Brockton - 4.5 Miles
Norwood Post Office - Norwood - 6.2 Miles
Braintree Post Office - Braintree - 6.7 Miles
Foxboro Post Office - Foxborough - 7.3 Miles
South Weymouth Post Office - South Weymouth - 7.4 Miles
Town of Foxborough, Treasurer/Collector's Office - Foxborough - 7.4 Miles
Town of Whitman/Treasurer Collectors Office - Whitman - 7.8 Miles
Mansfield Post Office - Mansfield - 7.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Stoughton
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 - 14.8 Miles
National Passport Center - 58.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 126.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 155.1 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 183 Miles
Stoughton, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Stoughton 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Stoughton, there is one less than 100 miles from Stoughton.
* 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 Stoughton
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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton
Residents of the following cities that are close to Stoughton can consider using the passport office services in Stoughton for their passport application sealing needs.
Stoughton Massachusetts, Sharon Massachusetts, Randolph Massachusetts, Brockton Massachusetts, Holbrook Massachusetts, Easton Massachusetts, Norwood Massachusetts, Walpole Massachusetts, Braintree Massachusetts, Abington Massachusetts, Foxborough Massachusetts, Mansfield Massachusetts, West Bridgewater Massachusetts, South Weymouth Massachusetts, Whitman Massachusetts, Westwood Massachusetts, Milton Massachusetts, East Bridgewater Massachusetts, Rockland Massachusetts, Quincy Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Stoughton, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Stoughton. 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 Stoughton, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Stoughton simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Stoughton 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 Stoughton, 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 Stoughton.
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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton, 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 Stoughton residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.8 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton
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 Stoughton.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5755 - Stoughton - (0.9 mi)Southwest Corner Of Washington & Central
413 Washington St
Stoughton MA 02072
(781) 344-5600
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2325 - Stoughton - (1 mi)
Photo Center
1025 Central Street, Corner Of Washington
Stoughton MA 02072
(781) 341-6114
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5826 - Easton - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
2 Roche Brothers Way, Roche Brothers Plaza
Easton MA 02356
(508) 230-0259
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #303 - Avon Ma - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
120 Stockwell Dr
Avon MA 02322
(508) 232-4000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - North Easton - (1.9 mi)
Roche Brothers Plaza Right On The Route 138
20 Roche Brothers Way
North Easton MA 02356
(508) 230-8825
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1006 - Brockton - (2 mi)
Photo Center
316 North Pearl Street
Brockton MA 02301
(508) 580-0605
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Brockton Store - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
700 Oak St
Brockton MA 02301
508-584-6669
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Canton - (2.4 mi)
The Village Shops At Cobbs Center
95 Washington St
Canton MA 02021
(781) 821-8830
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #321 - Canton - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
95 Washington Street
Canton MA 02021
(781) 828-5125
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3062 - Canton - (2.8 mi)
Washington & Bolivar
595 Washington St
Canton MA 02021
(781) 828-2375
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99