Colchester, Vermont Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Colchester, VT: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Colchester, Vermont 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 Colchester 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 Colchester, there are (71) other passport offices in Vermont 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 Colchester, Vermont and Expedited Passport service options for Colchester.
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 Colchester Vermont
Showing the single passport office in Colchester:
Colchester Town Clerk |
781 Blakely Rd
Colchester, VT 05446
Other passport offices near Colchester Vermont
Burlington Post Office - Burlington - 4.3 MilesChittenden Superior Court - Burlington - 4.5 Miles
Williston Town Clerk - Williston - 8.2 Miles
Shelburne Town Clerk - Shelburne - 10.4 Miles
Shelburne Post Office - Shelburne - 10.6 Miles
Clinton County Clerk - Plattsburgh - 14.5 Miles
Plattsburgh Post Office - Plattsburgh - 14.5 Miles
Charlotte Post Office - Charlotte - 14.6 Miles
Franklin County Clerk of Court - St Albans - 16.3 Miles
St. Albans Main Post Office - St Albans - 16.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Colchester
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 - 16.2 Miles
National Passport Center - 136 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 160.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 210.9 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 232.1 Miles
Colchester, Vermont Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Colchester, there is one less than 100 miles from Colchester.
* 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 Colchester
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 Colchester or any other city in Vermont 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 Colchester 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 Colchester
Residents of the following cities that are close to Colchester can consider using the passport office services in Colchester for their passport application sealing needs.
Colchester Vermont, Winooski Vermont, Essex Junction Vermont, South Burlington Vermont, Milton Vermont, Williston Vermont, Shelburne Vermont, Grand Isle Vermont, Richmond Vermont, Keeseville New York, Cambridge Vermont, Willsboro New York, Peru New York, Charlotte Vermont, Essex New York, Stowe Vermont, Waterbury Vermont, Vergennes Vermont, Westport New York, Bristol Vermont
Passport Expediting in Colchester, Vermont
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Colchester. 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 Colchester, Vermont
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Colchester simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Colchester 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 Colchester.
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 Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Vermont Passport Agency, it's not too far from Colchester 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 Vermont Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Colchester.
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 Colchester
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 Colchester.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10216 - Colchester - (2.5 mi)Photo Center
69 Mountain View Drive
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 654-0772
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #314 - Colchester - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
218 Lower Mountain View Dr
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 318-2000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #19570 - Burlington - (3.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of North Avenue & Ethan Allen Parkway
1024 North Ave
Burlington VT 05408
(802) 865-7822
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burlington - (3.6 mi)
In The Ethan Allen Shopping Center
1127 North Ave
Burlington VT 05408
(802) 861-4100
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #11037 - Burlington - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
35 Church St
Burlington VT 05401
(802) 651-1018
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19449 - Burlington - (4.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Cherry St & S Winooski Ave
158 Cherry St
Burlington VT 05401
(802) 862-1562
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Burlington - (4.4 mi)
Next To City Market At South Winooski Free Customer Parking In Back
70 S Winooski Ave
Burlington VT 05401
(802) 651-1695
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #10690 - South Burlington - (4.8 mi)
Photo Center
1 Dorset St
South Burlington VT 05403
(802) 651-1449
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Essex - (4.9 mi)
Near Essex Outlet Fair At Route 15 And Route 289
4 Carmichael St
Essex VT 05452
(802) 879-6959
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - South Burlington - (5 mi)
Blue Mall Across From The University Mall
150 Dorset St Ste 245 The Blue Mall
South Burlington VT 05403
(802) 860-7428
Price: Cost varies by location