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Ransomville, New York Passport Office Information


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

Ransomville Post Office
2567 Youngstown Lockport Rd
Ransomville NY, 14131

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

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 Ransomville New York

Showing the single passport office in Ransomville:

Ransomville Post Office

2567 Youngstown Lockport Rd
Ransomville, NY 14131

 

Other passport offices near Ransomville New York

Wilson Post Office - Wilson - 5.7 Miles
Sanborn Post Office - Sanborn - 5.7 Miles
Youngstown Post Office - Youngstown - 6.3 Miles
Lewiston Post Office - Lewiston - 6.6 Miles
Town of Niagara - Niagara Falls - 7.3 Miles
Niagara University Post Office - Lewiston - 8.1 Miles
La Salle Station - Niagara Falls - 8.3 Miles
Niagara County Clerk of Court - Lockport - 9.8 Miles
Lockport Post Office - Lockport - 10.4 Miles
Niagara Falls Post Office - Niagara Falls - 10.6 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ransomville

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 - 20.6 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 190.2 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 259.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 265.1 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 268.4 Miles



Ransomville, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ransomville

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 Ransomville 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 Ransomville 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 Ransomville

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

Wilson New York, Youngstown New York, Lewiston New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Newfane New York, Niagara Falls New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, North Tonawanda New York, Grand Island New York, Tonawanda New York, Thorold Ontario, Hartland New York, Tonawanda New York, St. Catharines Ontario, Amherst New York, Williamsville New York, Clarence Center New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Clarence New York, Cheektowaga New York

Passport Expediting in Ransomville, New York

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

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

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 Ransomville.
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 Ransomville 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 Ransomville?

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 Ransomville, 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 Ransomville 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 Ransomville.

How much does a passport cost in Ransomville?

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 Ransomville

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 Ransomville.

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

CVS #577 - Sanborn - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
2972 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn NY 14132
(716) 731-3261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lewiston - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
793 Center St
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 405-7116
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #552 - Lewiston - (6.7 mi)
Photo Center
795 Center Street
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 754-2370
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Niagara Falls - (8.6 mi)
Wegmans Plaza 1/4 Mi South Of Outlet Mall
1623 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-4461
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Niagara Falls Supercenter - (8.8 mi)
Photo Center
1540 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
716-298-1643
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #13751 - Niagara Falls - (8.9 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Military & Niagara Falls
1306 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-3504
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #4968 - Lockport - (9.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Transit & Main
5 N Transit St
Lockport NY 14094
(716) 433-0367
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3438 - Niagara Falls - (10.2 mi)
Pine & Portage
1202 Pine Ave
Niagara Falls NY 14301
(716) 285-0286
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Lockport - (10.5 mi)
Mobil Carwash Plaza On S Transit Rd Next To Pizza Hut
5677 S Transit Rd
Lockport NY 14094
(716) 439-4615
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Lockport Supercenter - (10.7 mi)
Photo Center
5735 South Transit Road
Lockport NY 14094
716-438-2165
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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