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Houghton, New York Passport Office Information


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

Houghton Post Office
9672 RT-19
Houghton NY, 14744

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

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 Houghton New York

Showing the single passport office in Houghton:

Houghton Post Office

9672 RT-19
Houghton, NY 14744

 

Other passport offices near Houghton New York

Fillmore Post Office - Fillmore - 4.9 Miles
Pike Post Office - Pike - 8.1 Miles
Franklinville Post Office - Franklinville - 12.2 Miles
Arcade Post Office - Arcade - 12.2 Miles
Delevan Post Office - Delevan - 12.4 Miles
Machias Post Office - Machias - 12.4 Miles
Gainesville Post Office - Gainesville - 13.3 Miles
Allegany County Clerk - Belmont - 14.6 Miles
Belmont Post Office - Belmont - 14.6 Miles
Nunda Post Office - Nunda - 15 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Houghton

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 - 40.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 203.3 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 214.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 214.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 218.4 Miles



Houghton, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Houghton

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 Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton

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

Cuba New York, Holland New York, Springville New York, Olean New York, Allegany New York, Saint Bonaventure New York, Dansville New York, Wyoming New York, Hornell New York, Boston New York, East Aurora New York, Salamanca New York, Orchard Park New York, Elma New York, Gowanda New York, Atlanta New York, Livonia New York, Bradford Pennsylvania, Lancaster New York, Depew New York

Passport Expediting in Houghton, New York

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

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

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 Houghton.
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 Houghton 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 Houghton?

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 Houghton, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Buffalo Passport Agency, it's not too far from Houghton and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

How much does a passport cost in Houghton?

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 Houghton

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 Houghton.

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

Walgreens #11984 - Yorkshire - (13.2 mi)
Old Olean & Main (Sr 39)
3242 Route 39
Yorkshire NY 14173
(716) 492-0176
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19739 - Perry - (20.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of North Center Street & Hawthorne Street
128 N Center St
Perry NY 14530
(585) 237-3113
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Warsaw Store - (20.7 mi)
Photo Center
2348 Route #19
Warsaw NY 14569
800-539-7571
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #18976 - Wellsville - (21.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Bolivar Road & Main St
110 Bolivar Rd
Wellsville NY 14895
(585) 593-1232
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Springville Supercenter - (21.7 mi)
Photo Center
317 S Cascade Dr
Springville NY 14141
716-592-1477
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #12381 - Wellsville - (22 mi)
Of 10 N Main St &
10 N Main St
Wellsville NY 14895
(585) 593-1540
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #539 - Olean - (22.8 mi)
Photo Center
415 North Union Street
Olean NY 14760
(716) 372-5881
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #18168 - Mount Morris - (23.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Sullivan Street & East State Street
40 E State St
Mount Morris NY 14510
(585) 658-9498
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19766 - Dansville - (23.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Foster Wheeler Road & Valley View Court
9519 Foster Wheeler Rd
Dansville NY 14437
(585) 335-6760
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Olean Supercenter - (23.7 mi)
Photo Center
1869 Plaza Dr
Olean NY 14760
716-373-4197
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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