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Black River, New York Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Black River, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Black River Post Office
28553 RT-3
Black River NY, 13612

In Black River, New York 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 Black River 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 Black River, there are (800) other passport offices in New York 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 Black River, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Black River.

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 Black River New York

Showing the single passport office in Black River:

Black River Post Office

28553 RT-3
Black River, NY 13612

 

Other passport offices near Black River New York

Fort Drum Post Office - Fort Drum - 2.6 Miles
Jefferson County Clerk's Office - Watertown - 5.5 Miles
Watertown Post Office - Watertown - 6.6 Miles
Carthage Post Office - Carthage - 7.8 Miles
Lewis County Clerk - Lowville - 17.2 Miles
Croghan Post Office - Croghan - 17.8 Miles
Redwood Post Office - Redwood - 19.1 Miles
Henderson Harbor - Henderson Harbor - 19.3 Miles
Clayton Post Office - Clayton - 20.2 Miles
Fineview/Wellesley Island Post Office - Fineview/Wellesey Island - 21.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Black River

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.

Vermont Passport Agency - 126 Miles
Buffalo Passport Agency - 149.5 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 202.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 210.6 Miles
National Passport Center - 223.6 Miles



Black River, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Black River 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 Black River 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 Black River will need to visit a passport office.
* Black River isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Black River

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 Black River or any other city in New York 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 Black River 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 Black River

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

Fort Drum New York, Carthage New York, Philadelphia New York, Sackets Harbor New York, Chaumont New York, Henderson New York, Alexandria Bay New York, Lacona New York, Gananoque Ontario, Hammond New York, Kingston Ontario, Brockville Ontario, Ogdensburg New York, Cleveland New York, Prescott Ontario, Fulton New York, Rome New York, Phoenix New York, Cicero New York, Greater Napanee Ontario

Passport Expediting in Black River, New York

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Black River. 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 Black River, New York

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

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 Black River.
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 Black River 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 Black River?

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 Black River, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Vermont Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 126 miles from Black River, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.

How much does a passport cost in Black River?

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 Black River

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 Black River.

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

UPS Store - Evans Mills - (4.2 mi)
Across From Walmart - Right Next To Days Inn!
26000 US Rte 11
Evans Mills NY 13637
(315) 629-0424
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Evans Mills Supercenter - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
25737 Us Route #11
Evans Mills NY 13637
315-629-0816
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #10239 - Watertown - (4.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Eastern & State
1655 State St
Watertown NY 13601
(315) 785-1088
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Serving Watertown - (5.5 mi)
968 Bradley Street, Exit 47 Off Interstate 81, About 1/2 Mile On Your Left, just across the street from the cemetary. We serve Watertown and our surrounding communities in the United States and Canada
968 Bradley Street
Watertown NY 13601
(315) 755-2028
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10219 - Watertown - (6.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Bellew & Arsenal
929 Arsenal St
Watertown NY 13601
(315) 788-0309
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #18226 - Carthage - (7.1 mi)
Southwest Corner N Broad Street & Bridge St
1 North Broad Street
Carthage NY 13619
(315) 493-3606
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Watertown Supercenter - (7.4 mi)
Photo Center
20823 State Route 3
Watertown NY 13601
315-786-7786
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Lowville Supercenter - (18.2 mi)
Photo Center
7155 E State St # 12south
Lowville NY 13367
315-376-4211
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Alexandria Bay - (20.5 mi)
Photo Center
43449 Nys Route 12
Alexandria Bay NY 13607
(315) 482-0870
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #17776 - Boonville - (35.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of East Schuyler Street & Main Street
102 East Schuyler Street
Boonville NY 13309
(315) 942-4476
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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