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Port Chester, New York Passport Office Information


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

Port Chester Post Office
245 Westchester Ave
Port Chester NY, 10573

In Port Chester, 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 Port Chester 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 Port Chester, 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 Port Chester, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Port Chester.

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 Port Chester New York

Showing the single passport office in Port Chester:

Port Chester Post Office

245 Westchester Ave
Port Chester, NY 10573

 

Other passport offices near Port Chester New York

Greenwich (Valley Dr.) Post Office - Greenwich - 1.4 Miles
Rye Post Office - Rye - 1.8 Miles
Greenwich (Greenwich Av.) Post Office - Greenwich - 2.4 Miles
Harrison Post Office - Harrison - 3.2 Miles
Westchester County Clerk's Office - White Plains - 4.3 Miles
White Plains Post Office - White Plains - 4.5 Miles
Mamaroneck Post Office - Mamaroneck - 4.6 Miles
Old Greenwich Post Office - Old Greenwich - 5.1 Miles
Valhalla Post Office - Valhalla - 5.7 Miles
Hartsdale Post Office - Scarsdale - 6.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Port Chester

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 - 6.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 22.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 92.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 142.4 Miles
National Passport Center - 178.1 Miles



Port Chester, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Port Chester

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 Port Chester 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 Port Chester 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 Port Chester

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

Rye Brook New York, Port Chester New York, Rye New York, Greenwich Connecticut, Purchase New York, Harrison New York, Mamaroneck New York, Scarsdale New York, Valhalla New York, Larchmont New York, Stamford Connecticut, Armonk New York, Mount Pleasant New York, Greenburgh New York, New Rochelle New York, Bronxville New York, Irvington New York, Pleasantville New York, Dobbs Ferry New York, Locust Valley New York

Passport Expediting in Port Chester, New York

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Port Chester, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Connecticut 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 Port Chester.
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 Port Chester 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 Port Chester?

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 Port Chester, 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 Port Chester residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.8 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Connecticut 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 Port Chester as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Port Chester?

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 Port Chester

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 Port Chester.

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

CVS #490 - Rye Brook - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
253 South Ridge Street
Rye Brook NY 10573
(914) 937-2220
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5350 - Rye Brook - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
182 South Ridge Street
Rye Brook NY 10573
(914) 934-9619
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7485 - Port Chester - (1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main St & Adee St
107 N Main St
Port Chester NY 10573
(914) 934-1580
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Costco Store #326 - Port Chester - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
1 Westchester Ave
Port Chester NY 10573
(914) 935-3103
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #6702 - Greenwich - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
644 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 422-2022
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Rye - (1.5 mi)
North Of Rye Railroad Station
222 Purchase St
Rye NY 10580
(914) 967-8800
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #489 - Rye - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
1121 Boston Post Road
Rye NY 10580
(914) 921-4192
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Greenwich - (2.5 mi)
1 Block West Of Ymca Near Top Greenwich Avenue
15 E Putnam Ave
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 622-1114
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1280 - Greenwich - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
99 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich CT 06830
(203) 862-9320
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #8317 - Harrison - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
270 Halstead Avenue
Harrison NY 10528
(914) 835-3463
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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