Wilson, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Wilson, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Wilson, 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 Wilson 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 Wilson, 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 Wilson, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Wilson.
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 Wilson New York
Showing the single passport office in Wilson:
Wilson Post Office |
367 McChesney St
Wilson, NY 14172
Other passport offices near Wilson New York
Ransomville Post Office - Ransomville - 4.7 MilesAppleton Post Office - Appleton - 7.9 Miles
Niagara County Clerk of Court - Lockport - 8.8 Miles
Lockport Post Office - Lockport - 9.1 Miles
Sanborn Post Office - Sanborn - 9.4 Miles
Youngstown Post Office - Youngstown - 10.1 Miles
Lewiston Post Office - Lewiston - 11.5 Miles
Town of Niagara - Niagara Falls - 12 Miles
Somerset Town Clerk - Barker - 12.3 Miles
La Salle Station - Niagara Falls - 12.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Wilson
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 - 23.8 Miles
Detroit Passport Agency - 194.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 259.4 Miles
Vermont Passport Agency - 263.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 263.8 Miles
Wilson, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Wilson, there is one less than 100 miles from Wilson.
* 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 Wilson
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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson
Residents of the following cities that are close to Wilson can consider using the passport office services in Wilson for their passport application sealing needs.
Wilson New York, Newfane New York, Youngstown New York, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, Hartland New York, Lewiston New York, North Tonawanda New York, Niagara Falls New York, Niagara Falls Ontario, Tonawanda New York, Grand Island New York, Tonawanda New York, Clarence Center New York, Amherst New York, Thorold Ontario, Medina New York, St. Catharines Ontario, Williamsville New York, Clarence New York, Akron New York
Passport Expediting in Wilson, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Wilson. 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 Wilson, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Wilson simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Wilson 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 Wilson.
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 Wilson 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 Wilson, 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 Wilson 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 Wilson.
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 Wilson
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 Wilson.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #4968 - Lockport - (8.9 mi)Southeast Corner Of Transit & Main
5 N Transit St
Lockport NY 14094
(716) 433-0367
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #577 - Sanborn - (9 mi)
Photo Center
2972 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn NY 14132
(716) 731-3261
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lockport - (9.9 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 locationWalmart Lockport Supercenter - (10.1 mi)
Photo Center
5735 South Transit Road
Lockport NY 14094
716-438-2165
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #552 - Lewiston - (11.6 mi)
Photo Center
795 Center Street
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 754-2370
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Lewiston - (11.6 mi)
Photo Center
793 Center St
Lewiston NY 14092
(716) 405-7116
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Niagara Falls - (13.1 mi)
Wegmans Plaza 1/4 Mi South Of Outlet Mall
1623 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-4461
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #13751 - Niagara Falls - (13.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Military & Niagara Falls
1306 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
(716) 298-3504
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Niagara Falls Supercenter - (13.3 mi)
Photo Center
1540 Military Rd
Niagara Falls NY 14304
716-298-1643
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Walmart North Tonawanda Supercenter - (13.8 mi)
Photo Center
886 Niagara Falls Blvd
North Tonawanda NY 14120
716-243-4161
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44