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Lake View, New York Passport Office Information


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

Lakeview Post Office
6550 Southwestern Blvd
Lake View NY, 14085

In Lake View, 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 Lake View 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 Lake View, 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 Lake View, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Lake View.

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 Lake View New York

Showing the single passport office in Lake View:

Lakeview Post Office

6550 Southwestern Blvd
Lake View, NY 14085

 

Other passport offices near Lake View New York

North Evans Post Office - Derby - 1.2 Miles
Eden Post Office - Eden - 3.7 Miles
Derby Post Office - Derby - 3.9 Miles
Hamburg Post Office - Hamburg - 4.2 Miles
Town of Eden - Eden - 4.3 Miles
Hamburg Town Clerk - Hamburg - 4.9 Miles
Angola Post Office - Angola - 6.2 Miles
Town of Evans - Angola - 6.4 Miles
Orchard Park Post Office - Orchard Park - 8.8 Miles
Erie County Clerk of Court - Buffalo - Buffalo - 10.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Lake View

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 - 10.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 183.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 238.2 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 244.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 250.8 Miles



Lake View, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Lake View

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 Lake View 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 Lake View 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 Lake View

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

Lackawanna New York, Orchard Park New York, West Seneca New York, Boston New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Cheektowaga New York, East Aurora New York, Gowanda New York, Elma New York, Depew New York, Lancaster New York, Tonawanda New York, Amherst New York, Port Colborne Ontario, Williamsville New York, Springville New York, Holland New York, Tonawanda New York, Grand Island New York, North Tonawanda New York

Passport Expediting in Lake View, New York

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

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

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

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 Lake View, 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 Lake View residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.8 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 Lake View as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Lake View?

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 Lake View

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 Lake View.

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

Walmart Hamburg Supercenter - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
5360 Southwestern Blvd
Hamburg NY 14075
716-646-0573
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #649 - Hamburg - (4.8 mi)
Photo Center
358 Buffalo Street
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-2990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12081 - Hamburg - (4.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Buffalo & Legion
6199 S Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-1475
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Hamburg - (4.8 mi)
Big Lots Plaza, Next To Sally Beauty Supply
5999 S Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 649-2000
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Blasdell - (6.9 mi)
Bj's Plaza Next To McKinley Mall
4408 Milestrip Rd
Blasdell NY 14219
(716) 825-7166
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #747 - Blasdell - (6.9 mi)
Photo Center
3734 South Park Avenue
Blasdell NY 14219
(716) 825-4688
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11334 - Angola - (6.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Erie & Lake
9050 Erie Rd
Angola NY 14006
(716) 549-0324
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #576 - Hamburg - (7.1 mi)
Photo Center
7182 Boston State Road, Corner Of Zimmerman
Hamburg NY 14075
(716) 648-1610
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3257 - Lackawanna - (8.8 mi)
Abbott Road & Ridge
1328 Abbott Rd
Lackawanna NY 14218
(716) 828-1696
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #533 - West Seneca - (9.4 mi)
Photo Center
3098 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 674-6622
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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