Passport Acceptance Offices in Milford, Pennsylvania

Milford is a compact riverside borough at the far northeastern tip of Pennsylvania, wrapped by the Delaware River and the forests of the Poconos, and it serves as the seat of Pike County. Despite its small size, the town gives residents two dependable places to start a U.S. passport application, so there's no need to hunt for an agent in a bigger city downstate.

The Pike County Prothonotary's Office, tucked inside the courthouse on Broad Street, is the natural choice for anyone who is already handling county business or prefers a formal government counter. The Milford Branch of the Pike County Public Library on East Harford Street is the friendlier, by-appointment option, especially good for families applying for a child's first passport in a calm setting. Both accept and certify the paperwork; neither prints the passport itself.

For applicants who need a passport in a hurry, the nearest in-person passport agency is the New York Passport Agency in Manhattan, roughly 72 miles and about an hour and forty-five minutes away by car down I-84 and across the George Washington Bridge. Because that agency is appointment-only and serves a huge metro population, most Milford residents are better off applying early at a local acceptance office rather than racing to the city.

Whether you're planning a cross-border trip into New York or New Jersey, a European vacation, or simply renewing an expiring book, starting here in Milford keeps things local. Explore more options across the state through our Pennsylvania passport offices directory.

Both Milford offices take applications in person, and the library asks that you book ahead Monday through Friday. Renewing adults who still hold an undamaged, recent passport can usually skip the counter entirely and mail Form DS-82 themselves. First-time applicants and minors, however, must appear in person, so bring original citizenship proof, a photo ID, and a passport photo.