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Cooperstown, New York Passport Office Information


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

Otsego County Clerk's Office
197 Main St
Cooperstown NY, 13326

Cooperstown Post Office
40 Main St
Cooperstown NY, 13326

In Cooperstown, New York 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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown, there are (798) 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 Cooperstown, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Cooperstown.

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 Cooperstown New York

Showing 2 passport offices in Cooperstown:

Otsego County Clerk's Office

197 Main St
Cooperstown, NY 13326

Cooperstown Post Office

40 Main St
Cooperstown, NY 13326


Other passport offices near Cooperstown New York

Oneonta Post Office - Oneonta - 17.5 Miles
Mohawk Post Office - Mohawk - 17.9 Miles
Ilion Post Office - Ilion - 18.6 Miles
Herkimer County Clerk of Court - Herkimer - 18.8 Miles
Little Falls Post Office - Little Falls - 19.3 Miles
Sauquoit Post Office - Sauquoit - 23.4 Miles
Waterville Post Office - Waterville - 24.8 Miles
Utica Post Office - Utica - 25.7 Miles
Franklin Post Office - Franklin - 25.9 Miles
Schoharie County Clerk - Schoharie - 25.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Cooperstown

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.

Connecticut Passport Agency - 117.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 126.1 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 147.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 166.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 170.6 Miles



Cooperstown, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown will need to visit a passport office.
* Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown

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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown

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

Springfield New York, Milford New York, Richfield Springs New York, Sharon Springs New York, Nelliston New York, Oneonta New York, Bridgewater New York, Ilion New York, Little Falls New York, New Berlin New York, Frankfort New York, Columbus New York, Stamford New York, Hobart New York, Dolgeville New York, Paris New York, Franklin New York, Newport New York, Clinton New York, Madison New York

Passport Expediting in Cooperstown, New York

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

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

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 Cooperstown.
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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown?

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 Cooperstown, 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 Connecticut Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 117.7 miles from Cooperstown, 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 Cooperstown?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Cooperstown?

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 Cooperstown.

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

CVS #5034 - Cooperstown - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
95 Beaver St
Cooperstown NY 13326
(607) 547-8791
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Oneonta Supercenter - (17.7 mi)
Photo Center
5054 State Highway 23
Oneonta NY 13820
607-431-9418
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Oneonta - (17.8 mi)
Photo Center
5001 Route 23
Oneonta NY 13820
(607) 353-7932
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11747 - Oneonta - (17.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of West & Chestunt
99 Chestnut St
Oneonta NY 13820
(607) 433-5101
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Herkimer Supercenter - (18.5 mi)
Photo Center
103 N Caroline St
Herkimer NY 13350
315-717-0263
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7326 - Cobleskill - (18.5 mi)
Photo Center
726 East Main Street
Cobleskill NY 12043
(518) 234-8150
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Little Falls - (19.1 mi)
Photo Center
410 Canal Place
Little Falls NY 13365
(315) 508-4726
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #5027 - Little Falls - (19.3 mi)
Photo Center
625 East Main Street
Little Falls NY 13365
(315) 823-0600
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Cobleskill Supercenter - (19.4 mi)
Photo Center
139 Merchant Pl
Cobleskill NY 12043
518-234-1191
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #19432 - Stamford - (22.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Lake Street & Harper Street
5 Lake Street
Stamford NY 12167
(607) 652-3675
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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