Saratoga Springs, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Saratoga Springs, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Saratoga Springs.
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 Saratoga Springs New York
Showing the single passport office in Saratoga Springs:
Saratoga Springs Post Office |
245 Washington St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Other passport offices near Saratoga Springs New York
Saratoga County Clerk - Ballston Spa - 7 MilesSchuylerville Post Office - Schuylerville - 7.1 Miles
Ballston Spa-Malta Branch Post Office - Ballston Spa - 7.1 Miles
Mechanicville Post Office - Mechanicville - 11.2 Miles
Washington County Clerk of Court - Fort Edward - 13.9 Miles
Glens Falls Post Office - Glens Falls - 14.1 Miles
Rexford Post Office - Rexford - 14.8 Miles
Halfmoon Post Office - Clifton Park - 15.9 Miles
Cambridge Post Office - Cambridge - 16.3 Miles
Warren County Clerk of Court - Lake George - 16.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Saratoga Springs
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.
Vermont Passport Agency - 107.3 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 122.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 125.7 Miles
National Passport Center - 128.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 141.8 Miles
Saratoga Springs, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs will need to visit a passport office.
* Saratoga Springs isn't near a passport agency, you could try a passport service or arrange to travel to one of the regional offices.
* 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 Saratoga Springs
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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs
Residents of the following cities that are close to Saratoga Springs can consider using the passport office services in Saratoga Springs for their passport application sealing needs.
Saratoga Springs New York, Milton New York, Schuylerville New York, Malta New York, Northumberland New York, Greenwich New York, Mechanicville New York, Clifton Park New York, Glens Falls New York, Hudson Falls New York, Cambridge New York, Waterford New York, Scotia New York, Cohoes New York, Niskayuna New York, Salem New York, Hoosick Falls New York, Green Island New York, Watervliet New York, Amsterdam New York
Passport Expediting in Saratoga Springs, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Saratoga Springs. 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 Saratoga Springs, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Saratoga Springs simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Saratoga Springs contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
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 Saratoga Springs.
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 Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). You are going to have to do a little bit of a road-trip, the nearest passport issuing facility is The Vermont Passport Agency, it's not really close being that it's 107.3 miles from Saratoga Springs, but that's where you need to make an appointment. Another option for you may be to use a passport expediting service to go to a regional facility for you.
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 Saratoga Springs
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 Saratoga Springs.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #10384 - Saratoga Springs - (1.1 mi)Northeast Corner Of Old Gick & S H 50
3020 Route 50
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
(518) 580-8850
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Saratoga Springs Supercenter - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
16 Old Gick Rd
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
518-581-8106
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #731 - Saratoga - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
34 Congress Street
Saratoga NY 12866
(518) 587-3098
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Saratoga Springs - (2.2 mi)
Back Of Congress Plaza
26F Congress St
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
(518) 583-0824
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #3379 - Wilton - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
653 Route 9
Wilton NY 12831
(518) 584-4021
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5456 - Ballston Spa - (6.3 mi)
Photo Center
2027 Doubleday Avenue
Ballston Spa NY 12020
(518) 885-2201
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #5389 - Malta - (7 mi)
Photo Center
2535 Route 9
Malta NY 12020
(518) 899-0018
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19882 - Ballston Lake - (9.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Round Lake Road & Raylinksky Road
27 Round Lake Rd
Ballston Lake NY 12019
(518) 899-2986
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5348 - Greenwich - (10 mi)
Photo Center
1169 Route 29
Greenwich NY 12834
(518) 692-7040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19911 - Corinth - (10.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Palmer Avenue & Main Street
1 Palmer Ave
Corinth NY 12822
(518) 654-7464
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99