Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Philadelphia, PA: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania there are (18) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Philadelphia 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 18 passport offices in Philadelphia, there are (291) other passport offices in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Expedited Passport service options for Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Showing 18 passport offices in Philadelphia:
 | William Penn Annex Post Office |
900 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
| Wadsworth Postal Store |
1613 Wadsworth Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
| Temple University Vivacqua Hall |
1801 North Broad Street Office of International Services
Philadelphia, PA 19122
| Torresdale Station Post Office |
10380 Drummond Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
| Snyder Plaza Retail Store |
58 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
| Manayunk Post Office |
4431 Main St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
| Roxanne Jones Post Office |
2601 N 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
| Roosevelt Mall Postal Retail Store |
2311 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
| Philadelphia Prothonotary's Office |
City Hall, Room 284
Philadelphia, PA 19107
| Penns Landing Post Office |
622 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
| Olney Station Post Office |
101 E Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
| Paschall Station Post Office |
2904 S 70th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
| Market Square Post Office |
7782 Crittenden St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
| Logan Post Office |
6150 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
| Fox Chase Post Office |
7232 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
| Chestnut Street Main Post Office |
3000 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
| Chestnut Hill Finance |
8227 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
| Bustleton Post Office |
9925 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Other passport offices near Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Huntingdon Valley Post Office - Jenkintown - 2.2 MilesJenkintown Library - Jenkintown - 3.7 Miles
Montgomery County Prothonotary's Office - Willow Grove - 4.5 Miles
Elkins Park Post Office - Elkins Park - 4.6 Miles
Southampton Post Office - Southampton - 4.7 Miles
Willow Grove Post Office - Willow Grove - 4.9 Miles
Bensalem Branch Library - Bensalem - 5 Miles
Cinnaminson/Riverton Post Office - Cinnaminson - 6 Miles
Fort Washington Post Office - Fort Washington - 7.4 Miles
Horsham Post Office - Horsham - 8.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Philadelphia
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.
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 9.7 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 60.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 89.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 117 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 225.5 Miles
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Philadelphia, there is one less than 100 miles from Philadelphia.
* 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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia or any other city in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Residents of the following cities that are close to Philadelphia can consider using the passport office services in Philadelphia for their passport application sealing needs.
Abington Pennsylvania, Bensalem Pennsylvania, Willow Grove Pennsylvania, Glenside Pennsylvania, Riverton New Jersey, Palmyra New Jersey, Hatboro Pennsylvania, Beverly New Jersey, Horsham Pennsylvania, Wyndmoor Pennsylvania, Edgewater Park New Jersey, Langhorne Pennsylvania, Pennsauken New Jersey, Fort Washington Pennsylvania, Burlington New Jersey, Maple Shade New Jersey, Merchantville New Jersey, Moorestown New Jersey, Bristol Pennsylvania, Ambler Pennsylvania
Passport Expediting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Philadelphia simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Philadelphia 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 18 passport offices in Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.7 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #660 - Philadelphia - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
9875 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19115
(215) 969-8750
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7544 - Philadelphia - (1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Bustleton & Red Lion
10000 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia PA 19116
(215) 698-1878
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Philadelphia Store - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
9745 Roosevelt Blvd Ste A
Philadelphia PA 19114
215-698-1265
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - NE Philadelphia - (1.3 mi)
1 Blk E Of The Blvd At Blue Grass Rd By PNC, Bank Of America
2417 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia PA 19114
(215) 464-1877
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Bustleton Ave - (1.5 mi)
Bustleton / Somerton Shopping Center Next To Wawa
10871 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia PA 19116
(215) 698-1296
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #740 - Philadelphia - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
10901 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19116
(215) 677-2122
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #780 - Philadelphia - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1301 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia PA 19111
(215) 342-1445
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2110 - Huntingdon Valley - (2 mi)
Photo Center
670 Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley PA 19006
(215) 938-8731
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2170 - Philadelphia - (2.2 mi)
Photo Center
3331 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19114
(215) 464-2636
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #7184 - Philadelphia - (2.3 mi)
Photo Center
7720 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19152
(215) 342-1091
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99