Passport office in Rochester, NY
30 places in and around Rochester accept passport applications. Rochester has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Buffalo, about 66 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Rochester
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 30 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Rochester. These are the 12 closest, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
Monroe County Clerks Office
0.3 mi39 W Main St,room 101, Rochester, NY 14614 · Map
Mon–Wed, Fri 9am–4pm
Thu 9am–4pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(585) 753-1600 · Book appointment
City of Rochester
0.3 mi30 Church Street,room 100-a, Rochester, NY 14614 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(585) 428-6617 · Book appointment
Irondequoit Post Office
2 mi425 East Ridge Road,irondequoit Station, Rochester, NY 14621 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–1:30pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(585) 613-3010 · Book appointment
Brighton Town Clerk
2.1 mi680 Westfall Road,town of Brighton, Rochester, NY 14620 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm
(585) 784-5240 · Book appointment
Beechwood Post Office
3.1 mi300 Waring Rd, Rochester, NY 14609 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(585) 613-3211 · Book appointment
Lexington Station USPS
3.4 mi1280 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606 · Map
Mon–Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Sat 9:30am–11:30am
(585) 613-3220 · Book appointment
Rochester Post Office Loehmanns Plaza
4 mi1900 Clinton Avenue South,loehmanns Plaza Branch, Rochester, NY 14618 · Map
Mon–Fri 10:30am–3:30pm
Sat 10:30am–1pm
(585) 473-6186 · Book appointment
Town of Irondequoit
4.5 mi1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 · Map
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
(585) 467-8840 · Book appointment
Town of Henrietta, Ny
5.1 mi475 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623 · Map
Tue 9am–12:30pm
Thu 12pm–4:30pm
(585) 359-7035 · Book appointment
Rochester Main Office Window
5.1 mi1335 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14692 · Map
Mon–Fri 11am–4pm
Sat 9am–1pm
(585) 272-5963 · Book appointment
Ridgemont Post Office
5.7 mi2833 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY 14626 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
(585) 225-8774 · Book appointment
Westgate Branch
5.8 mi1485 Howard Road, Rochester, NY 14624 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(585) 613-3217 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
See all 30 near Rochester on the official search
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Buffalo Passport Agency. From Rochester that is about 66 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Rochester
Buffalo, NY
~66 mi from Rochester
New York, NY
~250 mi from Rochester
St. Albans, VT
~253 mi from Rochester
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in New York.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Rochester?
There are 30 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Rochester, including Monroe County Clerks Office and City of Rochester. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Rochester?
No. The nearest is the Buffalo Passport Agency in Buffalo, about 66 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Rochester?
Not in Rochester itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Buffalo. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.