Buffalo Passport Agency Expediting Service

The Buffalo Passport Agency provides expedited services for American citizens who need to obtain their travel documents within 14 days (if no travel visa is needed) or within 28 days (if a travel visa is required). Residents of Western New York Can apply at the Buffalo Agency by scheduling an appointment through the National Passport Information Center. The number to call is 1-877-487-2778.

If you are not traveling, or needing to submit your passport for expedited services within two weeks, you can apply at a New York Passport Acceptance Facility. If you are not able to travel to the Buffalo Passport Agency, you can apply through a professional expedited passport service.

Public Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Public Telephone Number

(Automated appointment line and general recorded information available 24 hours/7 days)

877-487-2778

Address

Buffalo Passport Agency
111 Genesse Street
Suite 101
Buffalo, NY 14203

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Directions

Driving Directions

From South

Take I-90 East to I-190 North. Take I-190 North about 5 miles to Exit 6 (Elm Street).  Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From North

Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street).  Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street.  Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From East

Take I-90 West (New York State Thruway) to Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway). Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From the Airport

Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From Ontario

Take Queen Elizabeth Way to the Peace Bridge. Proceed across the Peace Bridge.Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street). Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

Avoid delays, apply online for rush passport processing.

When You Arrive for Your Appointment at the
Buffalo Passport Agency

• Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Earlier arrivals will not be admitted.

• Late arrivals, 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment, will have to reschedule their appointments.

• Upon entry to the building, you will go through security, including metal detectors.

• Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, Suite 247

• You need to present your Social Security Number or your confirmation number.

• Go to check-in/information. Your appointment will be verified.

• You must present proof of international travel within 2 weeks of the appointment or proof of emergency abroad

• You will be given a numbered ticket

• Please take a seat and wait to be called.

• For information on what you need to bring to your appointment, see our information on How to Apply in Person for a Passport.

In a hurry? Get your passport in 24 hours.