Do I have to go all the way down to Norwalk, CT to apply for a passport or can I go to Springfield, MA?

by Eileen
(Manchester, CT)

Question: I live in the north of CT. To get to Norwalk, CT will take over 1 1/2 hours each way. To get to Springfield, MA is just under 30 min each way. I would prefer the much shorter and less crazy traffic route.

Answer: Where you apply for a passport depends on how quickly you want to have the application processed.

The regional agency in Norwalk only expedites applications for applicants who need to get a passport within two weeks or less.

If you are applying for a new passport, you can visit any passport application acceptance facility. There are more than 9,000 in the U.S.

To find a acceptance facility in Ct, click the link below.

Connecticut Passport Application Acceptance Facilities

To find a acceptance facility in Ma, click the link below.

Massachusetts Passport Application Acceptance Facilities

For a list of requirements and a link to download the application form, click the link below.

How to Get a New Passport

If you are renewing a passport, you can do so by mail as long as you meet certain criteria. For complete detials, click the link below.

How to Renew a U.S. Passport