📍 NEW YORK
Erie County Clerk of Court - Buffalo
County Clerk · Buffalo
The Erie County Clerk’s Office at 92 Franklin Street sits inside Old Erie County Hall, one of downtown Buffalo’s most distinctive Romanesque Revival buildings just steps from Niagara Square.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Erie County Clerk’s Office at 92 Franklin Street sits inside Old Erie County Hall, one of downtown Buffalo’s most distinctive Romanesque Revival buildings just steps from Niagara Square. The office accepts first-time passport applications and applications for children under 16 on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, with trained acceptance agents on staff Monday through Friday.
This location is particularly well suited to families and applicants navigating the process for the first time. The office does not handle renewals directly—those must be mailed to the State Department—but agents can walk you through the paperwork and help you avoid common errors before submitting. For travelers who need a passport within four weeks, the clerks can refer you to the Buffalo passport offices guide for information on urgent appointments at the nearby Buffalo Passport Agency.
Parking is available in the surrounding downtown garage network, and the office is well-served by NFTA Metro Bus routes operating through the Niagara Square transit hub one block away.
💡 Good to know
The Erie County Clerk handles first-time applicants and minors only—renewal applications must be mailed directly to the State Department. No appointment is required for standard service, but if you’re in a hurry, call ahead at (716) 858-8866 to discuss expedited options. Buffalo has one of the few regional passport agencies in the country; see the full New York passport acceptance offices guide for statewide context if you’re comparing locations across the state.