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Manchester, New Hampshire Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Manchester, NH: Passport Offices & Application Process

Manchester Post Office
955 Goffs Falls Rd
Manchester NH, 3103

Manchester Downtown Station Post Office
1000 Elm St
Manchester NH, 3101

In Manchester, New Hampshire 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, there are (51) other passport offices in New Hampshire 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 Manchester, New Hampshire and Expedited Passport service options for Manchester.

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 Manchester New Hampshire

Showing 2 passport offices in Manchester:

Manchester Post Office

955 Goffs Falls Rd
Manchester, NH 03103

Manchester Downtown Station Post Office

1000 Elm St
Manchester, NH 03101


Other passport offices near Manchester New Hampshire

Derry Post Office - Derry - 8.2 Miles
Concord Post Office - Concord - 13.5 Miles
Nashua Main Post Office - Nashua - 13.7 Miles
Epsom Post Office - Epsom - 15.3 Miles
East Hampstead Post Office - East Hampstead - 15.4 Miles
Salem Post Office - Salem - 16.5 Miles
Epping Post Office - Epping - 17.4 Miles
Nottingham Post Office - Nottingham - 17.9 Miles
Contoocook Post Office - Contoocook - 18 Miles
Greenfield Post Office - Greenfield - 18 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Manchester

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.

National Passport Center - 29.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 41.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 129.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 148.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 176.8 Miles



Manchester, New Hampshire Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Manchester

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 Manchester or any other city in New Hampshire 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 Manchester 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 Manchester

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

Manchester New Hampshire, Bedford New Hampshire, Auburn New Hampshire, Goffstown New Hampshire, Hooksett New Hampshire, Merrimack New Hampshire, Londonderry New Hampshire, Derry New Hampshire, Chester New Hampshire, Pembroke New Hampshire, Amherst New Hampshire, Milford New Hampshire, Windham New Hampshire, Weare New Hampshire, Nashua New Hampshire, Hudson New Hampshire, Concord New Hampshire, Fremont New Hampshire, Deerfield New Hampshire, Wilton New Hampshire

Passport Expediting in Manchester, New Hampshire

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Manchester. 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 Manchester, New Hampshire

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Manchester simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 are 2 passport offices in Manchester.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester, 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 National Passport Center, it's not too far from Manchester 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 National Passport Center, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Manchester.

How much does a passport cost in Manchester?

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 Manchester

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 Manchester.

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

Walgreens #3900 - Manchester - (0.7 mi)
Conner Of South Main & Varney
227 S Main St
Manchester NH 03102
(603) 666-8538
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7932 - Manchester - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
432 South Main Street
Manchester NH 03102
(603) 623-3532
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4689 - Manchester - (0.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Valley & Wilson
606 Valley St
Manchester NH 03103
(603) 668-7924
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Manchester - (1.3 mi)
In The Shaws Plaza By Dmv & A Market, 5 Minutes North Of Mall Of Nh
373 S Willow St
Manchester NH 03103
(603) 666-0000
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #2257 - Manchester - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
271 Mammoth Road
Manchester NH 03109
(603) 623-3995
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #200 - Manchester - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
788 South Willow Street, Across From Burlington Coat Factory
Manchester NH 03103
(603) 668-4637
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Manchester - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
497 Hooksett Rd
Manchester NH 03104
(603) 666-9800
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #741 - Bedford - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
66 South River Road
Bedford NH 03110
(603) 669-6187
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Manchester Supercenter - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
725 Gold St
Manchester NH 03103
603-621-9911
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Hooksett Supercenter - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
3 Commerce Dr
Hooksett NH 03106
603-621-0647
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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