Hamburg, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Hamburg, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Hamburg, 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Hamburg.
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 Hamburg New York
Showing 2 passport offices in Hamburg:
Hamburg Post Office |
5501 Camp Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
Hamburg Town Clerk |
6100 S Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
Other passport offices near Hamburg New York
Lakeview Post Office - Lake View - 3.6 MilesEden Post Office - Eden - 3.9 Miles
Town of Eden - Eden - 4.6 Miles
North Evans Post Office - Derby - 4.8 Miles
Orchard Park Post Office - Orchard Park - 5 Miles
Derby Post Office - Derby - 7.9 Miles
Colden Town Clerk - Colden - 8 Miles
West Seneca Town Clerk - West Seneca - 8 Miles
West Seneca Post Office - West Seneca - 8.1 Miles
East Aurora Post Office - East Aurora - 9.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hamburg
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 - 10.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 187.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 234.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 243.1 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 246.9 Miles
Hamburg, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Hamburg, there is one less than 100 miles from Hamburg.
* 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 Hamburg
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg
Residents of the following cities that are close to Hamburg can consider using the passport office services in Hamburg for their passport application sealing needs.
Orchard Park New York, Lackawanna New York, Boston New York, West Seneca New York, East Aurora New York, Cheektowaga New York, Elma New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Depew New York, Lancaster New York, Holland New York, Springville New York, Williamsville New York, Gowanda New York, Amherst New York, Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, Clarence New York, North Tonawanda New York, Clarence Center New York
Passport Expediting in Hamburg, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hamburg. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Hamburg, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hamburg simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 2 passport offices in Hamburg.
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.6 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 Hamburg 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Hamburg
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 Hamburg.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #649 - Hamburg - (0.7 mi)Photo Center
358 Buffalo Street
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-2990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12081 - Hamburg - (0.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Buffalo & Legion
6199 S Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-1475
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Hamburg - (1.1 mi)
Big Lots Plaza, Next To Sally Beauty Supply
5999 S Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 649-2000
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Hamburg Supercenter - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
5360 Southwestern Blvd
Hamburg NY 14075
716-646-0573
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #576 - Hamburg - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
7182 Boston State Road, Corner Of Zimmerman
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-1610
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Blasdell - (4.6 mi)
Bj's Plaza Next To McKinley Mall
4408 Milestrip Rd
Blasdell NY 14219
(716) 825-7166
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #747 - Blasdell - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
3734 South Park Avenue
Blasdell NY 14219
(716) 825-4688
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Orchard Park - (6.1 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 locationCVS #533 - West Seneca - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
3098 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 674-6622
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12272 - Orchard Park - (6.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Union & Michael
3008 Union Rd
Orchard Park NY 14127
(716) 677-0735
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99