The Buffalo Passport Agency

Schedule an appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using our automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778.

  • You must pay the $60 expedite fee to apply at this agency.
  • Travel plans are not required when applying at this agency. When calling the automated appointment system, you will hear this requirement, but it does not apply to this agency.
  • Will call service is offered for life/death emergencies and immediate travel abroad (leaving within 5 business days). It is strongly recommended that you bring proof of travel in these instances. The agency will advise you when the passport will be made available for pickup at will call based on your documented travel plans.
  • For all other customers, passports will be issued within 5 business days of applying at the agency. During your appointment, the agency will advise how the passport will be sent to you.

This agency can issue both the U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card on-site.

Appointments Available From
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 9:00 to 3:00
Wed – 10:00 to 3:00
Excluding Federal Holidays 

Address
111 Genesee Street
Suite 101
Buffalo, NY 14203

When You Arrive for Your Appointment

  1. Arrive on time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time
  • You will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
  1. You will be required to pass through building security screening and metal detectors
  1. Check-In at Information Desk
  • You must present your Social Security Number or Appointment Confirmation Number to verify your appointment
  1. Receive your queue number and take a seat
  • The public waiting area is limited to applicants, required witnesses, and those accompanying minors, disabled applicants, or serving as interpreters

Driving Directions

From South

Take I-90 East to I-190 North. Take I-190 North about 5 miles to Exit 6 (Elm Street).  Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From North

Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street).  Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street.  Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

From East

Take I-90 West (New York State Thruway) to Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway). Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From the Airport

Take Highway 33 West (Kensington Expressway) to Oak Street Exit (continuation of Hwy 33). Upon exiting the expressway, make an immediate right from Oak Street onto Genesee Street. Travel one half block. The Agency is on the left side of the street.

From Ontario

Take Queen Elizabeth Way to the Peace Bridge. Proceed across the Peace Bridge.Take I-190 South to Exit 6 (Elm Street). Head north about one mile on Elm Street (Hwy 33) to Genesee Street. Turn left on Genesee Street and travel one and a half blocks to the Agency.

Title 18, United States Code, Section 930
Weapons Prohibited at All Passport Agencies – Federal law prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not specifically authorized by Title 18 U.S.C., Section 930(c). Violators shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods of up to five (5) years.