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Swanton, Vermont Passport Office Information


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

Swanton Post Office
21 Grand Ave
Swanton VT, 5488

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

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 Swanton Vermont

Showing the single passport office in Swanton:

Swanton Post Office

21 Grand Ave
Swanton, VT 05488

 

Other passport offices near Swanton Vermont

Highgate Springs Post Office - Highgate - 4.8 Miles
St. Albans Main Post Office - St Albans - 5.8 Miles
Franklin County Clerk of Court - St Albans - 6.1 Miles
Alburg Post Office - Alburgh - 7.9 Miles
Franklin Post Office - Franklin - 11 Miles
Champlain Post Office - Champlain - 13.4 Miles
West Chazy Post Office - West Chazy - 16.1 Miles
Plattsburgh Post Office - Plattsburgh - 17.6 Miles
Clinton County Clerk - Plattsburgh - 17.7 Miles
Mooers Post Office - Mooers - 19.3 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Swanton

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 - 6.1 Miles
National Passport Center - 149.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 177.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 232 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 253.1 Miles



Swanton, Vermont Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Swanton

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 Swanton 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 Swanton 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 Swanton

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

Rouses Point New York, Grand Isle Vermont, Milton Vermont, Cambridge Vermont, Richford Vermont, Colchester Vermont, Montgomery Vermont, Winooski Vermont, Essex Junction Vermont, Cowansville Quebec, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec, Peru New York, South Burlington Vermont, Keeseville New York, Williston Vermont, Richmond Vermont, Shelburne Vermont, Bromont Quebec, Stowe Vermont, Candiac Quebec

Passport Expediting in Swanton, Vermont

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Swanton, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Vermont 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 is only one passport office in Swanton.
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 Swanton 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 Swanton?

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 Swanton, 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 Swanton residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.1 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Vermont 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 Swanton as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Swanton?

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 Swanton

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 Swanton.

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

Walmart Saint Albans Store - (4.3 mi)
Photo Center
700 Tuckers Way
Saint Albans VT 05478
802-528-0023
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - St Albans - (6 mi)
Photo Center
38 N Main St
St Albans VT 05478
(802) 782-8326
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11378 - Plattsburgh - (18.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Broad & Cornelia(Route 3)
301 Cornelia St
Plattsburgh NY 12901
(518) 314-6487
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Plattsburgh - (19 mi)
Off Route 3 Across From Ground Round - Four Season's Plaza
35 A Smithfield Blvd
Plattsburgh NY 12901
(518) 310-1303
Price: Cost varies by location
Walmart Plattsburgh Supercenter - (19 mi)
Photo Center
25 Consumer Sq
Plattsburgh NY 12901
518-561-0377
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #1052 - Essex - (23.6 mi)
Photo Center
7 Essex Way
Essex VT 05452
(802) 879-7438
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Essex - (23.6 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
CVS #10216 - Colchester - (23.6 mi)
Photo Center
69 Mountain View Drive
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 654-0772
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #314 - Colchester - (23.8 mi)
Photo Center
218 Lower Mountain View Dr
Colchester VT 05446
(802) 318-2000
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walgreens #19570 - Burlington - (24 mi)
Northeast Corner Of North Avenue & Ethan Allen Parkway
1024 North Ave
Burlington VT 05408
(802) 865-7822
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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