Niagara Falls, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Niagara Falls, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Niagara Falls, New York there are (3) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Niagara Falls 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 3 passport offices in Niagara Falls, there are (796) 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 Niagara Falls, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Niagara Falls.
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 Niagara Falls New York
Showing 3 passport offices in Niagara Falls:
Town of Niagara |
7105 Lockport Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Niagara Falls Post Office |
615 Main St
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
La Salle Station |
9680 Niagara Falls Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Other passport offices near Niagara Falls New York
Sanborn Post Office - Sanborn - 3.5 MilesGrand Island Post Office - Grand Island - 4.4 Miles
Niagara University Post Office - Lewiston - 4.5 Miles
Grand Island Town Clerk - Grand Island - 4.7 Miles
North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 5.6 Miles
Lewiston Post Office - Lewiston - 5.7 Miles
Tonawanda Post Office - Tonawanda - 5.8 Miles
Ransomville Post Office - Ransomville - 8.4 Miles
Amherst Branch Post Office - Buffalo - 8.7 Miles
Kenmore Post Office - Buffalo - 8.8 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Niagara Falls
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 - 13.1 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 186.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 254.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 262.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 266.5 Miles
Niagara Falls, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Niagara Falls, there is one less than 100 miles from Niagara Falls.
* 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 Niagara Falls
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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls
Residents of the following cities that are close to Niagara Falls can consider using the passport office services in Niagara Falls for their passport application sealing needs.
Grand Island New York, Niagara Falls New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, North Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, Lewiston New York, Tonawanda New York, Amherst New York, Youngstown New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Thorold Ontario, Fort Erie Ontario, Williamsville New York, St. Catharines Ontario, Wilson New York, Cheektowaga New York, Clarence Center New York, Welland Ontario, Newfane New York, Depew New York
Passport Expediting in Niagara Falls, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Niagara Falls. 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 Niagara Falls, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Niagara Falls simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls, 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 3 passport offices in Niagara Falls.
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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls residents, there is a regional passport facility only 13.1 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls
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 Niagara Falls.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Niagara Falls - (1 mi)Wegmans Plaza 1/4 Mi South Of Outlet Mall
1623 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-4461
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #13751 - Niagara Falls - (1.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Military & Niagara Falls
1306 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-3504
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Niagara Falls Supercenter - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
1540 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
716-298-1643
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #577 - Sanborn - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
2972 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn NY 14132
(716) 731-3261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12117 - North Tonawanda - (4.2 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Payne & 19Th
1066 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 694-0323
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #3438 - Niagara Falls - (4.4 mi)
Pine & Portage
1202 Pine Ave
Niagara Falls NY 14301
(716) 285-0286
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #589 - North Tonawanda - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
955 Payne Avenue, Mid-city Plaza
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 693-0294
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12066 - Grand Island - (4.6 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Baseline & Grand Island
2320 Grand Island Blvd
Grand Island NY 14072
(716) 775-0691
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart North Tonawanda Supercenter - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
886 Niagara Falls Blvd
North Tonawanda NY 14120
716-243-4161
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Lewiston - (5.7 mi)
Photo Center
793 Center St
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 405-7116
Price: Cost varies by location