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Portsmouth, New Hampshire Passport Office Information


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

Portsmouth Post Office
80 Daniel St
Portsmouth NH, 3801

In Portsmouth, New Hampshire 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, there are (53) 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 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 Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Expedited Passport service options for Portsmouth.

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 Portsmouth New Hampshire

Showing the single passport office in Portsmouth:

Portsmouth Post Office

80 Daniel St
Portsmouth, NH 03801

 

Other passport offices near Portsmouth New Hampshire

Kittery Post Office - Kittery - 3.1 Miles
Durham Post Office - Durham - 6.7 Miles
York Post Office - York - 8.1 Miles
Dover Post Office - Dover - 8.2 Miles
Hampton Post Office - Hampton - 8.2 Miles
Exeter Post Office - Exeter - 8.4 Miles
South Berwick Post Office - South Berwick - 10 Miles
Epping Post Office - Epping - 12.1 Miles
Nottingham Post Office - Nottingham - 13.1 Miles
Newburyport City Clerk - Newburyport - 15.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Portsmouth

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 - 0.3 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 43.9 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 143.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 172 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 200.5 Miles



Portsmouth, New Hampshire Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth New Hampshire, Newington New Hampshire, Kittery Maine, Rye New Hampshire, Kittery Point Maine, Stratham New Hampshire, Newmarket New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, York Corner Maine, Hampton New Hampshire, Exeter New Hampshire, Hampton Falls New Hampshire, South Berwick Maine, Somersworth New Hampshire, Berwick Maine, Nottingham New Hampshire, Kingston New Hampshire, Amesbury Massachusetts, Salisbury Massachusetts, Ogunquit Maine

Passport Expediting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Portsmouth, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the National Passport Center, 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 Portsmouth.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth residents, there is a regional passport facility only 0.3 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the National Passport Center 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 Portsmouth as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth.

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

CVS #846 - Portsmouth - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
674 Islington Street
Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 431-0234
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Newington Store - (2 mi)
Photo Center
2200 Woodbury Ave
Newington NH 03801
603-430-4429
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Portsmouth Supercenter - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
2460 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth NH 03801
603-433-6264
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Lafayette Crossing Plaza - (6.3 mi)
On Us Route 1 In The Lafeyette Crossing Plaza, Next To Ll Bean Outlet
45 Lafayette Rd
North Hampton NH 03862
(603) 964-5022
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #500 - Stratham - (7.1 mi)
Photo Center
7 Portsmouth Avenue, Route 108
Stratham NH 03885
(603) 772-3768
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3174 - Hampton - (7.6 mi)
Lafayette Road & Exeter-Hampton Road
620 Lafayette Rd
Hampton NH 03842
(603) 929-1258
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10463 - Dover - (7.7 mi)
Photo Center
118 Central Ave
Dover NH 03820
(603) 742-3995
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3103 - Exeter - (8 mi)
Portsmouth Avenue & Green Hill Road
48 Portsmouth Ave
Exeter NH 03833
(603) 772-3551
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6596 - Hampton - (8.1 mi)
Photo Center
321 Lafayette Road
Hampton NH 03842
(603) 926-2885
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Dover - (8.3 mi)
Photo Center
422 Central Ave
Dover NH 03820
(603) 750-3012
Price: Cost varies by location


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