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Tonawanda, New York Passport Office Information


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

Tonawanda Post Office
96 Seymour St
Tonawanda NY, 14150

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

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 Tonawanda New York

Showing the single passport office in Tonawanda:

Tonawanda Post Office

96 Seymour St
Tonawanda, NY 14150

 

Other passport offices near Tonawanda New York

North Tonawanda Post Office - North Tonawanda - 1.7 Miles
Kenmore Post Office - Buffalo - 1.9 Miles
Town of Tonawanda - Kenmore - 2.1 Miles
Amherst Branch Post Office - Buffalo - 2.7 Miles
UB Law Library - Buffalo - 3.8 Miles
Grand Island Town Clerk - Grand Island - 4.2 Miles
Central Park Post Office - Buffalo - 4.2 Miles
Buffalo West Side Station Post Office - Buffalo - 4.3 Miles
Grand Island Post Office - Grand Island - 4.3 Miles
Getzville Post Office - Getzville - 5.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Tonawanda

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 - 6.5 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 188.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 248.2 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 256.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 259.6 Miles



Tonawanda, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Tonawanda

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 Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda

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

Tonawanda New York, Tonawanda New York, North Tonawanda New York, Amherst New York, Grand Island New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Williamsville New York, Cheektowaga New York, West Seneca New York, Niagara Falls New York, Depew New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, Clarence Center New York, Lackawanna New York, Lancaster New York, Clarence New York, Lewiston New York, Elma New York, Orchard Park New York, Thorold Ontario

Passport Expediting in Tonawanda, New York

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Tonawanda, 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 is only one passport office in Tonawanda.
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 Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda?

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 Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.5 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 Tonawanda as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Tonawanda?

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 Tonawanda

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 Tonawanda.

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

Walgreens #10443 - Tonawanda - (1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Delaware & Sheridan
3564 Delaware Ave
Tonawanda NY 14217
(716) 873-5348
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Tonawanda - (1 mi)
Sheridan/Delaware Plaza
733 Delaware Rd
Tonawanda NY 14223
(716) 873-9107
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #598 - Tonawanda - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
1717 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda NY 14223
(716) 875-4131
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3897 - Tonawanda - (1.3 mi)
Young Street & Broad
10 Young St
Tonawanda NY 14150
(716) 692-1894
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3270 - Tonawanda - (2.1 mi)
Sheridan & Parker Blvd
2601 Sheridan Dr
Tonawanda NY 14150
(716) 835-3348
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10442 - Kenmore - (2.4 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Delaware & Kenmore
2739 Delaware Ave
Kenmore NY 14217
(716) 871-1490
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walmart Amherst Supercenter - (3 mi)
Photo Center
3290 Sheridan Dr
Amherst NY 14226
716-691-1090
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Buffalo - (3.1 mi)
Delaware/Hertel Plaza Behind M&T Bank
2316 Delaware Ave
Buffalo NY 14216
(716) 877-7711
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #725 - Buffalo - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
392 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo NY 14223
(716) 837-3815
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #589 - North Tonawanda - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
955 Payne Avenue, Mid-city Plaza
North Tonawanda NY 14120
(716) 693-0294
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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