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East Amherst, New York Passport Office Information


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

East Amherst Post Office
9830 Transit Rd
East Amherst NY, 14051

In East Amherst, 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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst, 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 East Amherst, New York and Expedited Passport service options for East Amherst.

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 East Amherst New York

Showing the single passport office in East Amherst:

East Amherst Post Office

9830 Transit Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051

 

Other passport offices near East Amherst New York

Getzville Post Office - Getzville - 3.2 Miles
Clarence Center Post Office - Clarence Center - 3.2 Miles
Williamsville Post Office - Buffalo - 4.1 Miles
UB Law Library - Buffalo - 4.7 Miles
Clarence Post Office - Clarence - 5.1 Miles
Amherst Branch Post Office - Buffalo - 5.8 Miles
Bowmansville Post Office - Bowmansville - 5.9 Miles
Buffalo Cayuga Branch - Buffalo - 6.5 Miles
North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 7.7 Miles
Niagara County Clerk of Court - Lockport - 7.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to East Amherst

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 - 11.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 196.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 244.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 251.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 259.4 Miles



East Amherst, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in East Amherst

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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst

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

Clarence Center New York, Williamsville New York, Amherst New York, Clarence New York, North Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, Depew New York, Lancaster New York, Tonawanda New York, Cheektowaga New York, Akron New York, Grand Island New York, Elma New York, West Seneca New York, Hartland New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Alabama New York, Lackawanna New York, Newfane New York, Niagara Falls New York

Passport Expediting in East Amherst, New York

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in East Amherst, 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 is only one passport office in East Amherst.
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 East Amherst 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 East Amherst?

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 East Amherst, 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 East Amherst residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.8 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 East Amherst as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in East Amherst?

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 East Amherst

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 East Amherst.

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

Walgreens #9717 - East Amherst - (0.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Transit & County
6785 Transit Rd
East Amherst NY 14051
(716) 568-1239
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5496 - East Amherst - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
9300 Transit Road
East Amherst NY 14051
(716) 568-1038
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #5592 - Buffalo - (3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Transit Rd & Maple Rd/Greiner
5275 Transit Rd
Buffalo NY 14221
(716) 639-8598
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Williamsville Premier Place Plaza - (3.4 mi)
Premier Place Plaza Between Maple And Sheridan across from Walmart
7954 Transit Rd
Williamsville NY 14221
(716) 632-7911
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Williamsville Supercenter - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
5033 Transit Rd
Williamsville NY 14221
716-565-0259
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Buffalo - (4.5 mi)
University Of Buffalo
520 Lee Entrance
Buffalo NY 14228
(716) 636-8440
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1227 - Amherst - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
520 Lee Entrance, U-b Commons
Amherst NY 14228
(716) 636-0648
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11142 - Clarence - (4.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Sheridan & Main
9217 Main St
Clarence NY 14031
(716) 634-7901
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Williamsville - (5.1 mi)
Ed Youngs Plaza, Main St And Mill St In The Village Of Williamsville
5651 Main St
Williamsville NY 14221
(716) 565-1590
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Amherst - (5.4 mi)
Corner Of Niagara Falls Blvd - Located In The Tops Plaza.
3840 E Robinson Rd
Amherst NY 14228
(716) 691-7264
Price: Cost varies by location


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