Thanks to one of my favorite travel blogs, Gadling, I discovered that Bostonians can visit their local passport office this Saturday, March 27 without an appointment. Branded “Passport Day in the USA,” by the U.S. State Department, around 2,000 offices will also be open on March 27 throughout the country.
Passport USA by clappstar from Flickr
What does that mean for us fabulous Bostonians? Instead of scheduling an appointment at a regional U.S. passport agency, Bostonians looking for a first-time passport can queue up at the Boston Passport Agency in the O’Neill Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Ste 247 (right by the TD BankNorth Garden) between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Be sure to do your homework before arriving, as you will need to fill out paperwork and bring two passport photos with you. I’ve listed tons of helpful links at the end of this entry.
If you’re looking to renew your passport, be sure to visit this website before waiting in line on Saturday. Most people don’t have to renew in person – only minors, those with a passport issued before the age of 16, those with a passport 15 (gasp!) years or older, or those who cannot document their name change. If your passport was lost, stolen or damaged, you must also renew in person.
Helpful Links:
For more information, please read Gadling’s article, “U.S. Passport offices open this Saturday,” by clicking here.
For more information on the Massachusetts locations open this weekend, please click here.
U.S. State Department – How to Apply for a Passport in Person, click here.
U.S. State Department – How to Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail, click here.
U.S. State Department – General Information on “Passport Day in the USA”, click here.