Wellesley, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wellesley, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wellesley, Massachusetts there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Wellesley 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 3 passport offices in Wellesley, there are (271) 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 Wellesley, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Wellesley.
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 Wellesley Massachusetts
Showing 3 passport offices in Wellesley:
 | Wellesley Hills Post Office |
337 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02481
| Wellesley Square Post Office |
1 Grove St
Wellesley, MA 02482
| Town of Wellesley - Treasurer |
525 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02482
Other passport offices near Wellesley Massachusetts
Natick Main Post Office - Natick - 2.4 MilesNeedham Post Office - Needham - 2.7 Miles
Town of Needham, Manager's Office - Needham - 2.8 Miles
Waban Post Office - Waban - 3.7 Miles
Sherborn Post Office - Sherborn - 4.1 Miles
Weston Post Office - Weston - 4.4 Miles
Framingham Post Office - Framingham - 4.6 Miles
Newtonville Post Office - Newton - 5.3 Miles
Newton Center Retail - Newton - 5.4 Miles
Westwood Council on Aging - Westwood - 5.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wellesley
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 - 51.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 125 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 153.6 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 169.8 Miles
Wellesley, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Wellesley, there is one less than 100 miles from Wellesley.
* 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 Wellesley
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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wellesley can consider using the passport office services in Wellesley for their passport application sealing needs.
Wellesley Massachusetts, Natick Massachusetts, Dover Massachusetts, Needham Massachusetts, Auburndale Massachusetts, Sherborn Massachusetts, Weston Massachusetts, Newton Massachusetts, Wayland Massachusetts, Framingham Massachusetts, Westwood Massachusetts, Waltham Massachusetts, Medfield Massachusetts, Watertown Massachusetts, Norwood Massachusetts, Ashland Massachusetts, Sudbury Massachusetts, Holliston Massachusetts, Millis Massachusetts, Jamaica Plain Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Wellesley, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wellesley. 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 Wellesley, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wellesley simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wellesley 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 Wellesley, 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 3 passport offices in Wellesley.
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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley, 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley 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 Wellesley
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 Wellesley.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #363 - Wellesley - (0.3 mi)Photo Center
65 Central Street
Wellesley MA 02482
(781) 237-2520
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #8437 - Wellesley - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
188 Linden Street
Wellesley MA 02482
(781) 235-0219
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Wellesley Hills - (1.3 mi)
Next To The La Riveria At Forest Street Intersection On Route 16
396 Washington St
Wellesley Hills MA 02481
(781) 237-7744
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1254 - Wellesley - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
984 Worcester Street
Wellesley MA 02482
(781) 235-3555
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1299 - Wellesley - (2.6 mi)
Photo Center
25 Washington Street
Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 263-7234
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Natick 9/27 Shopping Center - (2.7 mi)
In The 9/27 Shopping Center Between Stop & Shop And Panera Bread
841 Worcester Street
Natick MA 01760
(508) 653-1400
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #2128 - Needham - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
936 Highland Avenue
Needham MA 02494
(781) 453-0550
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Needham - (2.9 mi)
Downtown Needham - Across From Sweet Basil
935 Great Plain Ave
Needham MA 02492
(781) 433-2679
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #1852 - Needham - (2.9 mi)
Highland Avenue & Great Plain Avenue
1478 Highland Ave
Needham MA 02492
(781) 444-5714
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #674 - Needham - (2.9 mi)
Photo Center
980 Great Plain Avenue, Corner Of Highland Avenue
Needham MA 02492
(781) 449-2270
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99