Kailua, Hawaii Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Kailua, HI: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Kailua, Hawaii there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Kailua 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 1 passport office in Kailua, there are (57) 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 the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Kailua, Hawaii and Expedited Passport service options for Kailua.
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 Kailua Hawaii
Showing the single passport office in Kailua:
Kailua Post Office |
335 Hahani St
Kailua, HI 96734
Other passport offices near Kailua Hawaii
Kaneohe Post Office - Kaneohe - 3.3 MilesWaimanalo Post Office - Waimanalo - 4.7 Miles
University of Hawaii - Manoa - Honolulu - 5.3 Miles
Kapiolani Community College - Hospitality Dept. - Honolulu - 6.7 Miles
Hawaii Kai Post Office - Honolulu - 6.8 Miles
Hawaii State Library - Honolulu - 7.1 Miles
Waialae-Kahala Post Office - Honolulu - 7.2 Miles
Makiki Post Office - Honolulu - 7.3 Miles
Kapalama Post Office - Honolulu - 7.6 Miles
Downtown Honolulu Post Office - Honolulu - 7.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Kailua
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 - 8.1 Miles
San Francisco Passport Agency - 2072.9 Miles
Los Angeles Passport Agency - 2205.4 Miles
San Diego Passport Agency - 2257.3 Miles
Seattle Passport Agency - 2319.1 Miles
Kailua, Hawaii Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Kailua 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 Kailua 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 Kailua will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Kailua, there is one less than 100 miles from Kailua.
* 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 Kailua
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 Kailua 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 Kailua 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 Kailua
Residents of the following cities that are close to Kailua can consider using the passport office services in Kailua for their passport application sealing needs.
Kailua Hawaii, Kea‘alu Hawaii, Māla‘e Hawaii, Pū‘ōhala Village Hawaii, Kāne‘ohe Hawaii, Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH Hawaii, He‘eia Hawaii, Waimānalo Beach Hawaii, ‘Āhuimanu Hawaii, ‘Ālewa Heights Hawaii, Kuli‘ou‘ou Hawaii, Pu‘unui Hawaii, Pauoa (Unincorporated) Hawaii, Kahalu‘u Hawaii, Aina Haina Hawaii, Mō‘ili‘ili Hawaii, Waialae Hawaii, Honolulu Hawaii, Waikane Hawaii, ‘Aiea Heights Hawaii
Passport Expediting in Kailua, Hawaii
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Kailua. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Kailua, Hawaii
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Kailua simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Kailua 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 Kailua, 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 is only one passport office in Kailua.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Kailua 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 Kailua, 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 Kailua residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.1 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.
List of places to get passport photos in Kailua
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 Kailua.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Kailua - (0.5 mi)Across From Foodland
111 Hekili St
Kailua HI 96734
(808) 266-3300
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12466 - Kailua - (0.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Oneawa & Uluniu
56 Oneawa St
Kailua HI 96734
(808) 263-9980
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #9825 - Kailua - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
609 Kailua Road
Kailua HI 96734
(808) 261-9794
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9953 - Kaneohe - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
45 480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe HI 96744
(808) 235-5805
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9671 - Kaneohe - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
46 047 Kamehameha Highway Suite C
Kaneohe HI 96744
(808) 235-4551
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #10048 - Kaneohe - (3.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Kamehameha & Mehana
46-021 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe HI 96744
(808) 234-1490
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Mokapu Mall - (3.2 mi)
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Bldg 6477 Mokapu Mall
McBh Kaneohe Bay HI 96863
(808) 254-3805
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #9835 - Honolulu - (6 mi)
Photo Center
2750 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu HI 96822
(808) 988-2151
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #10620 - Honolulu - (6.8 mi)
Photo Center
5156 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu HI 96821
(808) 377-9643
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #9185 - Honolulu - (6.9 mi)
Photo Center
377 Keahole Street
Honolulu HI 96825
(808) 395-4427
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99