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Fonda, New York Passport Office Information


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

Montgomery County Clerk
64 Broadway
Fonda NY, 12068

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

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 Fonda New York

Showing the single passport office in Fonda:

Montgomery County Clerk

64 Broadway
Fonda, NY 12068

 

Other passport offices near Fonda New York

Fulton County Clerk of Court - Johnstown - 4 Miles
Gloversville Post Office - Gloversville - 7.1 Miles
Schoharie County Clerk - Schoharie - 18.3 Miles
Little Falls Post Office - Little Falls - 19.5 Miles
Northville Post Office - Northville - 19.9 Miles
Altamont Post Office - Altamont - 23.3 Miles
Schenectady Post Office - Schenectady - 23.3 Miles
Schenectady County Clerk - Schenectady - 23.4 Miles
Rexford Post Office - Rexford - 24.6 Miles
Herkimer County Clerk of Court - Herkimer - 24.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Fonda

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 - 121.5 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 125.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 134.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 152.8 Miles
National Passport Center - 159.6 Miles



Fonda, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

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 Fonda 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 Fonda 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 Fonda

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

Gloversville New York, Nelliston New York, Amsterdam New York, Sharon Springs New York, Dolgeville New York, Duanesburg New York, Little Falls New York, Springfield New York, Scotia New York, Richfield Springs New York, Milton New York, Ilion New York, Guilderland New York, Niskayuna New York, Malta New York, Frankfort New York, Newport New York, Saratoga Springs New York, Clifton Park New York, Colonie New York

Passport Expediting in Fonda, New York

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

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

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 Fonda.
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 Fonda 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 Fonda?

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 Fonda, 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 121.5 miles from Fonda, 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 Fonda?

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 Fonda?

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 Fonda.

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

Walmart Gloversville Supercenter - (6.1 mi)
Photo Center
329 S Kingsboro Ave Ext
Gloversville NY 12078
518-725-0572
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #793 - Gloversville - (7.5 mi)
Photo Center
1013 State Hwy 29a
Gloversville NY 12078
(518) 725-8661
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10752 - Gloversville - (7.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt. 30 & 5Th Ave.
222 5Th Ave Ext
Gloversville NY 12078
(518) 773-8449
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Amsterdam - (10.9 mi)
Next To Big Lots
4879 State Hwy 30 Perth Plaza
Amsterdam NY 12010
(518) 843-0550
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10747 - Amsterdam - (10.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sr 30 &Tessiero
4999 State Highway 30
Amsterdam NY 12010
(518) 843-6661
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Amsterdam Supercenter - (11 mi)
Photo Center
101 Sanford Farms Shopping Ctr
Amsterdam NY 12010
518-843-6988
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walmart Cobleskill Supercenter - (16.4 mi)
Photo Center
139 Merchant Pl
Cobleskill NY 12043
518-234-1191
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #7326 - Cobleskill - (16.6 mi)
Photo Center
726 East Main Street
Cobleskill NY 12043
(518) 234-8150
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
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
UPS Store - Little Falls - (19.4 mi)
Photo Center
410 Canal Place
Little Falls NY 13365
(315) 508-4726
Price: Cost varies by location



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