Worcester, Massachusetts Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Worcester, MA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester, Massachusetts and Expedited Passport service options for Worcester.
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 Worcester Massachusetts
Showing the single passport office in Worcester:
 | Worcester Main Post Office |
4 E Central St
Worcester, MA 01605
Other passport offices near Worcester Massachusetts
Shrewsbury Post Office - Shrewsbury - 3.2 MilesWest Boylston Post Office - West Boylston - 4.1 Miles
Holden Post Office - Holden - 4.5 Miles
Millbury Post Office - Millbury - 6.1 Miles
Northborough Post Office - Northborough - 6.1 Miles
Jefferson Post Office - Jefferson - 6.1 Miles
Leicester Post Office - Leicester - 6.2 Miles
Grafton Post Office - Grafton - 6.8 Miles
South Grafton Post Office - South Grafton - 8 Miles
Sutton Post Office - Sutton - 8.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Worcester
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 - 32.5 Miles
National Passport Center - 64.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 108.1 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 136.7 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 161.3 Miles
Worcester, Massachusetts Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Worcester, there is one less than 100 miles from Worcester.
* 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 Worcester
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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester
Residents of the following cities that are close to Worcester can consider using the passport office services in Worcester for their passport application sealing needs.
Shrewsbury Massachusetts, West Boylston Massachusetts, Holden Massachusetts, Millbury Massachusetts, Leicester Massachusetts, Auburn Massachusetts, Paxton Massachusetts, Grafton Massachusetts, Northborough Massachusetts, Boylston Massachusetts, Westborough Massachusetts, Sutton Massachusetts, Rutland Massachusetts, Berlin Massachusetts, Clinton Massachusetts, Sterling Massachusetts, Spencer Massachusetts, Princeton Massachusetts, Northbridge Massachusetts, Upton Massachusetts
Passport Expediting in Worcester, Massachusetts
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Worcester. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Worcester simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Worcester 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 Worcester.
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 Worcester 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester.
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 Worcester
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 Worcester.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10319 - Worcester - (0.6 mi)Northeast Corner Of Goldthwait & Lincoln
472 Lincoln St
Worcester MA 01605
(508) 856-7923
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #153 - Worcester - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
481 Lincoln Street
Worcester MA 01605
(508) 852-3578
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #299 - Worcester - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
44 West Boylston Street
Worcester MA 01608
(508) 852-0238
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #127 - Worcester - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
110 Front Street, Suite 102
Worcester MA 01609
(508) 752-6001
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Worcester - (1.6 mi)
Corner Of Highland & Park Ave, Across Street From Price Chopper
210 Park Ave
Worcester MA 01609
(508) 757-1700
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10401 - Worcester - (2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Penn & Grafton
220 Grafton St
Worcester MA 01604
(508) 755-4196
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Shrewsbury - (2 mi)
Photo Center
100 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 754-4877
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #8 - Shrewsbury - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
197 Boston Turnpike, Route 9, Corner Of Harrington Avenue
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 752-0439
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #9233 - Shrewsbury - (2.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Harrington & Rt 9
225 Boston Tpke
Shrewsbury MA 01545
(508) 756-4201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3151 - Worcester - (2.2 mi)
Park & Chandler
320 Park Ave
Worcester MA 01610
(508) 767-1732
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99