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Richford, Vermont Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Richford, VT: Passport Offices & Application Process

Richford Post Office
80 Main St
Richford VT, 5476

In Richford, 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 Richford 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 Richford, 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 Richford, Vermont and Expedited Passport service options for Richford.

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 Richford Vermont

Showing the single passport office in Richford:

Richford Post Office

80 Main St
Richford, VT 05476

 

Other passport offices near Richford Vermont

Franklin Post Office - Franklin - 9.8 Miles
Lowell Post Office - Lowell - 13.7 Miles
Newport Center Post Office - Newport Center - 16.2 Miles
Eden Post Office - Eden - 16.3 Miles
Highgate Springs Post Office - Highgate - 17.8 Miles
Swanton Post Office - Swanton - 18.7 Miles
St. Albans Main Post Office - St Albans - 18.9 Miles
Franklin County Clerk of Court - St Albans - 19 Miles
Newport Post Office - Newport - 20.4 Miles
Beebe Plain Post Office - Newport - 23.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Richford

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 - 19.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 139.3 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 170.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 237.8 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 260.4 Miles



Richford, Vermont Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Richford

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 Richford 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 Richford 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 Richford

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

Richford Vermont, Montgomery Vermont, Cowansville Quebec, Lac-Brome Quebec, Albany Vermont, Cambridge Vermont, Bromont Quebec, Waterloo Quebec, Barton Vermont, Stanstead Quebec, Milton Vermont, Granby Quebec, Rouses Point New York, Magog Quebec, Grand Isle Vermont, Stowe Vermont, Hardwick Vermont, Colchester Vermont, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec, Essex Junction Vermont

Passport Expediting in Richford, Vermont

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Richford. 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 Richford, Vermont

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

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 Richford.
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 Richford 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 Richford?

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 Richford, 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 Richford 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 Richford.

How much does a passport cost in Richford?

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 Richford

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 Richford.

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

Walmart Saint Albans Store - (18.5 mi)
Photo Center
700 Tuckers Way
Saint Albans VT 05478
802-528-0023
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - St Albans - (19 mi)
Photo Center
38 N Main St
St Albans VT 05478
(802) 782-8326
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Newport - (20.4 mi)
Photo Center
137 Main St
Newport VT 05855
(802) 487-0643
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Derby Supercenter - (21.9 mi)
Photo Center
115 Seymour Drive
Derby VT 05829
802-624-8005
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #10197 - Morrisville - (23.3 mi)
Photo Center
13 Vt Route 15 E
Morrisville VT 05661
(802) 888-4239
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Stowe - (29.6 mi)
Next To Mac's Market
112 S Main St
Stowe VT 05672
(802) 253-2233
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #1052 - Essex - (31.7 mi)
Photo Center
7 Essex Way
Essex VT 05452
(802) 879-7438
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Essex - (31.9 mi)
Near Essex Outlet Fair At Route 15 And Route 289
4 Carmichael St
Essex VT 05452
(802) 879-6959
Price: Cost varies by location
Costco Store #314 - Colchester - (34.3 mi)
Photo Center
218 Lower Mountain View Dr
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 318-2000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
CVS #10216 - Colchester - (34.3 mi)
Photo Center
69 Mountain View Drive
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 654-0772
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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