Buffalo, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Buffalo, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Buffalo, New York there are (10) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Buffalo 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 10 passport offices in Buffalo, there are (782) 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 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 Buffalo, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Buffalo.
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 Buffalo New York
Showing 10 passport offices in Buffalo:
 | Williamsville Post Office |
5325 Sheridan Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221
| UB Law Library |
211 O'Brien Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
| Erie County Clerk of Court - Buffalo |
92 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
| Kenmore Post Office |
3014 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14217
| Central Park Post Office |
170 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
| Buffalo West Side Station Post Office |
465 Grant St
Buffalo, NY 14213
| Buffalo Cayuga Branch |
285 Cayuga Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
| Buffalo Post Office |
1200 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
| Buffalo Niagara Sq Station Post Office |
229 W Genesee St
Buffalo, NY 14202
| Amherst Branch Post Office |
5500 N Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14226
Other passport offices near Buffalo New York
Getzville Post Office - Getzville - 3.2 MilesTown of Tonawanda - Kenmore - 3.2 Miles
Cheektowaga Branch Post Office - Cheektowaga - 3.8 Miles
Cheektowaga Town Clerk - Cheektowaga - 4.5 Miles
Tonawanda Post Office - Tonawanda - 4.5 Miles
North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 4.6 Miles
Bowmansville Post Office - Bowmansville - 5.6 Miles
East Amherst Post Office - East Amherst - 6 Miles
Depew Post Office - Depew - 6.2 Miles
Clarence Center Post Office - Clarence Center - 7.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Buffalo
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.
Buffalo Passport Agency - 5.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 191.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 244.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 252.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 257 Miles
Buffalo, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Buffalo, there is one less than 100 miles from Buffalo.
* 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 Buffalo
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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo
Residents of the following cities that are close to Buffalo can consider using the passport office services in Buffalo for their passport application sealing needs.
Amherst New York, Williamsville New York, Tonawanda New York, Cheektowaga New York, Tonawanda New York, North Tonawanda New York, Depew New York, Lancaster New York, West Seneca New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Clarence Center New York, Grand Island New York, Lackawanna New York, Clarence New York, Elma New York, Orchard Park New York, Niagara Falls New York, Akron New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, East Aurora New York
Passport Expediting in Buffalo, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Buffalo. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Buffalo, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Buffalo simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Buffalo 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 Buffalo, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Buffalo 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 10 passport offices in Buffalo.
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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo residents, there is a regional passport facility only 5.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.
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 Buffalo.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5610 - Amherst - (0.5 mi)Southwest Corner Of Millersport & Sheridan
3605 Sheridan Dr
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 835-5600
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #618 - Amherst - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
4968 Harlem Road
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 839-2900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Amherst - (0.8 mi)
Sheridan Plaza At Sweethome And Sheridan
3380 Sheridan Dr
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 834-6388
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Amherst Supercenter - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
3290 Sheridan Dr
Amherst NY 14226
716-691-1090
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Amherst - (1.1 mi)
In The University Plaza
3500 Main St Ste 130 University Plaza
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 332-2323
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3857 - Buffalo - (1.2 mi)
Main Street & Kenmore
3488 Main St
Buffalo NY 14214
(716) 834-7223
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3267 - Amherst - (1.4 mi)
Kensington & Harlem
2043 Kensington Ave
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 839-1906
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #762 - Amherst - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
2000 Kensington Avenue
Amherst NY 14226
(716) 839-5471
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Cheektowaga - (1.5 mi)
In The Tops Plaza Next To Dollar Tree
3842 Harlem Rd
Cheektowaga NY 14215
(716) 839-0755
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #725 - Buffalo - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
392 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo NY 14223
(716) 837-3815
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99