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Portland, New York Passport Office Information


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

Portland Post Office
6372 W Main Rd
Portland NY, 14769

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

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 Portland New York

Showing the single passport office in Portland:

Portland Post Office

6372 W Main Rd
Portland, NY 14769

 

Other passport offices near Portland New York

Westfield Post Office - Westfield - 4.8 Miles
Stockton Post Office - Stockton - 6.1 Miles
Chautauqua County Clerk - Mayville - 6.7 Miles
Cassadaga Post Office - Cassadaga - 7.5 Miles
Dewittville Post Office - Dewittville - 7.7 Miles
Fredonia Post Office - Fredonia - 8 Miles
Chautauqua Post Office - Chautauqua - 9.3 Miles
Dunkirk Post Office - Dunkirk - 9.6 Miles
Sinclairville Post Office - Sinclairville - 11.4 Miles
Ripley Post Office - Ripley - 11.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Portland

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 - 41.4 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 158.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 235.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 243.5 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 264.5 Miles



Portland, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Portland

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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland

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

Portland New York, Westfield New York, Fredonia New York, Chautauqua New York, Dunkirk New York, Sherman New York, Lakewood New York, North East Pennsylvania, Jamestown New York, Gowanda New York, Randolph New York, Columbus Pennsylvania, Corry Pennsylvania, Union City Pennsylvania, Waterford Pennsylvania, Port Colborne Ontario, Salamanca New York, Boston New York, Springville New York, Welland Ontario

Passport Expediting in Portland, New York

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

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

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 Portland.
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 Portland 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 Portland?

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 Portland, 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 Portland and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Buffalo Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Portland.

How much does a passport cost in Portland?

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 Portland

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 Portland.

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

CVS #5075 - Westfield - (4.9 mi)
Photo Center
117 East Main Street
Westfield NY 14787
(716) 326-2545
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Fredonia Supercenter - (9.1 mi)
Photo Center
10401 Bennett Rd
Fredonia NY 14063
716-679-3170
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #309 - Dunkirk - (9.8 mi)
Photo Center
175 East Forth Street
Dunkirk NY 14048
(716) 366-6431
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11729 - Dunkirk - (9.8 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Main & Fourth
327 Main St
Dunkirk NY 14048
(716) 363-8850
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Lakewood Supercenter - (17.9 mi)
Photo Center
350 E Fairmount Ave
Lakewood NY 14750
716-763-0950
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #5088 - North East - (18.5 mi)
Photo Center
118 West Main Street
North East PA 16428
(814) 725-9684
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5089 - Falconer - (19.3 mi)
Photo Center
10 Southwork Street
Falconer NY 14733
(716) 665-2476
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5087 - Jamestown - (19.4 mi)
Photo Center
19 South Main Street
Jamestown NY 14701
(716) 488-0778
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #9937 - Jamestown - (19.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Main & Highway 60
10 Prospect St
Jamestown NY 14701
(716) 661-9230
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Jamestown - (20.2 mi)
Southside Plaza - Corner Of Foote And Cole
708 Foote Ave
Jamestown NY 14701
(716) 664-2402
Price: Cost varies by location


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