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Elma, New York Passport Office Information


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

Elma Post Office
2300 Bowen Rd
Elma NY, 14059

In Elma, 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 Elma 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 Elma, 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 Elma, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Elma.

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 Elma New York

Showing the single passport office in Elma:

Elma Post Office

2300 Bowen Rd
Elma, NY 14059

 

Other passport offices near Elma New York

Marilla Town Clerk - Marilla - 3.5 Miles
Marilla Post Office - Marilla - 3.6 Miles
East Aurora Post Office - East Aurora - 4.2 Miles
West Seneca Post Office - West Seneca - 4.7 Miles
Depew Post Office - Depew - 4.9 Miles
West Seneca Town Clerk - West Seneca - 5.2 Miles
Orchard Park Post Office - Orchard Park - 6.3 Miles
Cheektowaga Town Clerk - Cheektowaga - 6.7 Miles
Bowmansville Post Office - Bowmansville - 6.9 Miles
Alden Post Office - Alden - 7.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Elma

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 - 10.9 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 197.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 233.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 242.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 246.9 Miles



Elma, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Elma

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 Elma 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 Elma 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 Elma

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

Elma New York, East Aurora New York, Lancaster New York, Depew New York, Orchard Park New York, Cheektowaga New York, West Seneca New York, Lackawanna New York, Clarence New York, Williamsville New York, Clarence Center New York, Amherst New York, Holland New York, Akron New York, Boston New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, North Tonawanda New York, Grand Island New York

Passport Expediting in Elma, New York

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Elma, 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 Elma.
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 Elma 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 Elma?

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 Elma, 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 Elma residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.9 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 Elma as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Elma?

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 Elma

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 Elma.

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

UPS Store - Rite Aid Plaza - (3.8 mi)
Near The Traffic Circle
174 Main St
East Aurora NY 14052
(716) 652-1580
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #12473 - Cheektowaga - (3.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Borden & French
1180 French Rd
Cheektowaga NY 14227
(716) 656-0173
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Lancaster Supercenter - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
4975 Transit Rd
Lancaster NY 14043
716-206-3070
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #737 - East Aurora - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
727 Main Street
East Aurora NY 14052
(716) 652-1813
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lancaster - Depew - (4.6 mi)
Located approximately 3/4 miles east of Transit Road in the Tops D & L Plaza next to Sally Beauty Supply
5165 Broadway
Depew NY 14043
(716) 681-8680
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #3859 - Depew - (4.9 mi)
Broadway & Trasit
4815 Broadway
Depew NY 14043
(716) 683-7971
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12272 - Orchard Park - (5.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Union & Michael
3008 Union Rd
Orchard Park NY 14127
(716) 677-0735
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #533 - West Seneca - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
3098 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 674-6622
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Orchard Park - (5.5 mi)
Southwestern Blvd & Orchard Park Rd In The Tops/Steinmart Plaza
3221 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park NY 14127
(716) 674-2461
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Seneca Square Plaza - (6.5 mi)
Across The Plaza From Aldi Call For Notary Availability
1902 Ridge Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 677-6041
Price: Cost varies by location


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