NORTHEAST REGION · PRIMARY HUB: BOSOfficial Appointment Booking Fee: $0.00
National Passport Center (Portsmouth) (Portsmouth, NH)
Situated at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the National Passport Center is a major production facility with a dedicated public counter serving Northern New England and Boston overflow.
Federal Counter Address
207 International Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Pease International Tradeport)
Public Counter Hours
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Mon–Fri)
Same-Day Printing
The State Department does not publish a same-day print cutoff. You need an appointment, and same-day printing is not guaranteed.
How to Get an Appointment
Book at passportappointment.travel.state.gov. If you already applied, or online booking fails, call 1-877-487-2778 (weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET for a life-or-death case). After 5:00 p.m. ET, on weekends, and on federal holidays, call 1-202-647-4000.
Day-of-Appointment Logistics: Transit, Photo Labs & Security
Parking & Airport Transit (BOS)
Free onsite surface parking at Pease International Tradeport; C&J Bus Lines connects Boston South Station and Logan Airport directly to Pease.
Nearest 2x2 Photo & Print Shops
CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens on Woodbury Ave in Portsmouth (10 minutes away).
Walk-In & Appointment Verification Rule
Appointment-only; public counter attached to the largest passport production center in the Northeast.
Local Notes for Portsmouth — Not a State Department Schedule
- ✓C&J Trailways runs hourly coach buses directly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) and South Station to the Pease terminal in Portsmouth.
- ✓Free parking right outside the building entrance makes Portsmouth far less stressful than downtown Boston.
What You Must Bring to the National Passport Center (Portsmouth) Window
1. Appointment Confirmation + Printed Travel Proof: Paper printout of your international flight e-ticket (within 14 calendar days) or foreign visa requirement (within 28 days).
2. Application Form (Single-Sided): Unsigned Form DS-11 (for new/child/lost books) OR signed Form DS-82 (for eligible adult 10-year renewals).
3. Original Citizenship + B&W Copy: Certified U.S. birth certificate with raised seal, naturalization certificate, or prior U.S. passport.
4. Government ID + 2x2 Photo + Fee: Valid driver’s license + front & back B&W photocopy, one 2"x2" photo (no glasses), and $190 (DS-82) or $225 (DS-11) statutory fee.
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