Waban, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Waban, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Waban, 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 Waban 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 Waban, 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 Waban, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Waban.
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 Waban Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Waban:
 | Waban Post Office |
83 Wyman St
Waban, MA 02468
Other passport offices near Waban Massachusetts
Newtonville Post Office - Newton - 1.7 MilesNewton Center Retail - Newton - 1.9 Miles
Wellesley Hills Post Office - Wellesley - 2.2 Miles
Town of Needham, Manager's Office - Needham - 2.8 Miles
Needham Post Office - Needham - 2.9 Miles
Waltham Post Office - Waltham - 2.9 Miles
Chestnut Hill Post Office - Chestnut Hill - 3 Miles
Watertown Post Office - Watertown - 3.1 Miles
Town of Wellesley - Treasurer - Wellesley - 3.2 Miles
Wellesley Square Post Office - Wellesley - 3.3 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Waban
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 - 7.8 Miles
National Passport Center - 48.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 128.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 157.3 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 169.2 Miles
Waban, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Waban 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 Waban 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 Waban will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Waban, there is one less than 100 miles from Waban.
* 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 Waban
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 Waban 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 Waban 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 Waban
Residents of the following cities that are close to Waban can consider using the passport office services in Waban for their passport application sealing needs.
Newton Massachusetts, Auburndale Massachusetts, Needham Massachusetts, Waltham Massachusetts, Wellesley Massachusetts, Watertown Massachusetts, Weston Massachusetts, Belmont Massachusetts, Brookline Massachusetts, Allston Massachusetts, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts, Dover Massachusetts, Natick Massachusetts, Roxbury Massachusetts, Wayland Massachusetts, Arlington Massachusetts, Cambridge Massachusetts, Lincoln Massachusetts, Westwood Massachusetts, Somerville Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Waban, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Waban. 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 Waban, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Waban simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Waban 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 Waban, 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 Waban.
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 Waban 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 Waban, 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 Waban residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.8 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 Waban 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 Waban
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 Waban.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Newton Highlands - (1 mi)Corner Of Boylston St (Rte 9) & Woodward St
1005 Boylston St
Newton Highlands MA 02461
(617) 527-8008
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #2330 - Newton - (1.1 mi)
Beacon & Walnut
1101 Beacon St
Newton MA 02461
(617) 332-6880
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6505 - Newton - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
978 Boylston Street
Newton MA 02461
(617) 244-0821
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #46 - West Newton - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
999 Watertown Street
West Newton MA 02465
(617) 964-7736
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1299 - Wellesley - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
25 Washington Street
Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 263-7234
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Newton Center - (1.6 mi)
Located Next To Liberty Travel And Sandwich Works
831 Beacon Street
Newton Center MA 02459
(617) 244-0908
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1858 - Newton - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1199 Centre Street, Newton Center
Newton MA 02459
(617) 332-4900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #1871 - Newton Centre - (1.7 mi)
Langley & Beacon
22 Langley Rd
Newton Centre MA 02459
(617) 964-0231
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Newtonville - (1.7 mi)
Between Bank Of America And The Rox Diner
321 Walnut St
Newtonville MA 02460
(617) 527-3122
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #107 - Newtonville - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
304 Walnut Street
Newtonville MA 02460
(617) 527-8930
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99