0 of the 14 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 9 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Most of these locations are in Monroe County. Other acceptance facilities in the county: Monroe County, NY (19 more).
Mix of locations: 10 post offices, 3 city or town offices and 1 county or state office.
All 14 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Appointment listed
Lexington Station USPS
1280 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14606
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call (585) 458-4500”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Beechwood Post Office
300 Waring Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
Listing note: “By appointment only, Monday - Friday”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Charlotte Post Office
4455 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612
Listing note: “Applications accepted by appointment only.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Greece Branch Post Office
3245 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612
Listing note: “Appointment hours subject to change based on the availability of personnel.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Monroe County Clerks Office
39 W Main St, Rochester, NY 14614
Listing note: “Last Saturday of the month the office is open from 9AM to 4PM.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Rochester City Clerk
30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Town of Irondequoit
1280 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Brighton Town Clerk
2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Listing note: “Applications taken by appointment only. Please call 585-784-5240”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Rochester Post Office Loehmanns Plaza
1900 Clinton Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14618
Listing note: “By appointment only. Please call 585-473-6493”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Irondequoit Station USPS
425 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621
Listing note: “Appointment only.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Westgate Branch USPS
1485 Howard Road, Rochester, NY 14624
Listing note: “Applications accepted by appointment only. Please call 585-613-3215.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Panorama Branch USPS
1614 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625
Listing note: “By appointment only.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Ridgemont Plaza Branch
2833 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY 14626
Listing note: “By appointment only, please call 585-225-3588”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Rochester Main Office Window
1335 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14692
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Rochester, NY send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Rochester, NY:
Buffalo Passport Agency about 66 miles away (straight line)
111 Genesee Street Suite 101, Buffalo, NY 14203
Address and hours from the State Department's agency map layer (we could not read the official page). Official agency page
New York Passport Agency about 251 miles away (straight line)
Greater New York Federal Building, 376 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3621
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Rochester, NY?
None of the 14 acceptance facilities in Rochester, NY is listed as walk-in in the State Department database; 9 of them say appointments are required. Call the number in the listing to book.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Rochester, NY?
The closest is the Buffalo Passport Agency at 111 Genesee Street Suite 101, Buffalo, NY 14203, about 66 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.