Honolulu, Hawaii Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Honolulu, HI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Honolulu, Hawaii there are (10) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Honolulu passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 10 passport offices in Honolulu, there are (39) other passport offices in Hawaii from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit any of the passport acceptance agents listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Honolulu, Hawaii and Expedited Passport service options for Honolulu.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Honolulu Hawaii
Showing 10 passport offices in Honolulu:
 | University of Hawaii - Manoa |
2465 Campus Road, Bldg. 212 Campus Center
Honolulu, HI 96822
| Waikiki Post Office |
330 Saratoga Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
| Waialae-Kahala Post Office |
4354 Pahoa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
| Kapiolani Community College - Hospitality Dept. |
4303 Diamond Head Road, Rm. 112 Olapa Bldg.
Honolulu, HI 96816
| Makiki Post Office |
1111 Lunalilo St
Honolulu, HI 96822
| Kapalama Post Office |
1271 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
| Downtown Honolulu Post Office |
335 Merchant St
Honolulu, HI 96813
| Hawaii Kai Post Office |
7040 Hawaii Kai Dr
Honolulu, HI 96825
| Hawaii State Library |
478 S. King St., Federal Documents Section
Honolulu, HI 96813
| Airport - Main Post Office |
3600 Aolele St
Honolulu, HI 96820
Other passport offices near Honolulu Hawaii
Aiea Post Office - Aiea - 5.8 MilesKaneohe Post Office - Kaneohe - 7.4 Miles
Pearl City Post Office - Pearl City - 8 Miles
Leeward Community College - Pearl City - 8.3 Miles
Kailua Post Office - Kailua - 8.4 Miles
Ewa Beach Post Office - Ewa Beach - 8.6 Miles
Waimanalo Post Office - Waimanalo - 9.3 Miles
Waipahu Post Office - Waipahu - 10 Miles
Mililani Post Office - Mililani Town - 11.9 Miles
Kunia Post Office - Wahiawa - 14.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Honolulu
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Honolulu Passport Agency - 0.3 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 2080.7 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 2213.1 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 2265 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 2326.7 Miles
Honolulu, Hawaii Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Honolulu is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Honolulu or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Honolulu will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Honolulu, there is one less than 100 miles from Honolulu.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Honolulu
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Honolulu or any other city in Hawaii or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Honolulu are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Honolulu
Residents of the following cities that are close to Honolulu can consider using the passport office services in Honolulu for their passport application sealing needs.
Honolulu Hawaii, Pauoa (Unincorporated) Hawaii, Pu‘unui Hawaii, ‘Ālewa Heights Hawaii, Mō‘ili‘ili Hawaii, Waialae Hawaii, Hālawa Hawaii, Pu‘uloa Hawaii, Hickam Field Hawaii, ‘Aiea Heights Hawaii, ‘Aiea Hawaii, Aina Haina Hawaii, Kāne‘ohe Hawaii, Pū‘ōhala Village Hawaii, Kuli‘ou‘ou Hawaii, He‘eia Hawaii, ‘Ewa Beach Hawaii, Kea‘alu Hawaii, ‘Āhuimanu Hawaii, Māla‘e Hawaii
Passport Expediting in Honolulu, Hawaii
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Honolulu. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Honolulu, Hawaii
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Honolulu simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Honolulu contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Honolulu, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the Honolulu Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 10 passport offices in Honolulu.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to any of the passport offices in Honolulu to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Honolulu, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks). If you need it faster, luckily for Honolulu residents, there is a regional passport facility only 0.3 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the Honolulu Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Honolulu.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #9182 - Honolulu - (0.1 mi)Photo Center
1088 Bishop Street
Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 536-5706
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bishop St - (0.1 mi)
Downtown Area Of Honolulu Between Hotel And King Streets
1050 Bishop St
Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 550-4656
Price: Cost varies by locationWalmart Honolulu Store - (0.1 mi)
Photo Center
1032 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu HI 96813
866-733-2693
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #10295 - Honolulu - (0.1 mi)
Photo Center
841 Bishop Street
Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 525-6410
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9228 - Honolulu - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
1330 Pali Highway
Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 536-5542
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10780 - Honolulu - (0.5 mi)
Photo Center
500 N. Nimitz Highway
Honolulu HI 96817
(808) 528-3581
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #12742 - Honolulu - (0.6 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Nuuanu & School
1613 Nuuanu
Honolulu HI 96817
(808) 536-5370
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #10740 - Honolulu - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
988 Halekauwila Street, Suite C103
Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 913-6996
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Costco Store #687 - Iwilei - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
525 Alakawa St
Honolulu HI 96817
(808) 526-6100
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99CVS #10081 - Honolulu - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
1030 King St
Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 591-8402
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99