West Seneca, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in West Seneca, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In West Seneca, New York there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The West Seneca 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 2 passport offices in West Seneca, there are (798) 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 any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to West Seneca, New York and Expedited Passport service options for West Seneca.
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 West Seneca New York
Showing 2 passport offices in West Seneca:
 | West Seneca Town Clerk |
1250 Union Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224
| West Seneca Post Office |
4300 Seneca St
West Seneca, NY 14224
Other passport offices near West Seneca New York
Cheektowaga Town Clerk - Cheektowaga - 3.9 MilesOrchard Park Post Office - Orchard Park - 4.4 Miles
Buffalo Post Office - Buffalo - 4.5 Miles
Depew Post Office - Depew - 4.7 Miles
Cheektowaga Branch Post Office - Cheektowaga - 4.7 Miles
Elma Post Office - Elma - 4.9 Miles
Buffalo Cayuga Branch - Buffalo - 6 Miles
Erie County Clerk of Court - Buffalo - Buffalo - 6.3 Miles
Buffalo Niagara Sq Station Post Office - Buffalo - 6.5 Miles
East Aurora Post Office - East Aurora - 6.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to West Seneca
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 - 6.2 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 192.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 237.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 246.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 248.7 Miles
West Seneca, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in West Seneca 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 West Seneca 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 West Seneca will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to West Seneca, there is one less than 100 miles from West Seneca.
* 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 West Seneca
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 West Seneca 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 West Seneca 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 West Seneca
Residents of the following cities that are close to West Seneca can consider using the passport office services in West Seneca for their passport application sealing needs.
West Seneca New York, Lackawanna New York, Cheektowaga New York, Orchard Park New York, Depew New York, Elma New York, Lancaster New York, East Aurora New York, Williamsville New York, Amherst New York, Fort Erie Ontario, Tonawanda New York, Clarence New York, Clarence Center New York, Tonawanda New York, Boston New York, North Tonawanda New York, Holland New York, Grand Island New York, Akron New York
Passport Expediting in West Seneca, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in West Seneca. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in West Seneca, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in West Seneca simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in West Seneca contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in West Seneca, 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 are 2 passport offices in West Seneca.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in West Seneca 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 West Seneca, 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 West Seneca residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.2 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 West Seneca as there are other options available.
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.
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 West Seneca.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Seneca Square Plaza - (1.6 mi)Across The Plaza From Aldi Call For Notary Availability
1902 Ridge Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 677-6041
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12272 - Orchard Park - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Union & Michael
3008 Union Rd
Orchard Park NY 14127
(716) 677-0735
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #10383 - West Seneca - (2.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Harlem & Mineral Springs
815 Harlem Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 827-5490
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #533 - West Seneca - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
3098 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca NY 14224
(716) 674-6622
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3257 - Lackawanna - (2.5 mi)
Abbott Road & Ridge
1328 Abbott Rd
Lackawanna NY 14218
(716) 828-1696
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #12473 - Cheektowaga - (2.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Borden & French
1180 French Rd
Cheektowaga NY 14227
(716) 656-0173
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Orchard Park - (2.6 mi)
Southwestern Blvd & Orchard Park Rd In The Tops/Steinmart Plaza
3221 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park NY 14127
(716) 674-2461
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #274 - Buffalo - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
360 Dingens Street
Buffalo NY 14206
(716) 824-1721
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Lancaster Supercenter - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
4975 Transit Rd
Lancaster NY 14043
716-206-3070
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Blasdell - (4.1 mi)
Bj's Plaza Next To McKinley Mall
4408 Milestrip Rd
Blasdell NY 14219
(716) 825-7166
Price: Cost varies by location