Flushing, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Flushing, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Flushing, New York 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 Flushing 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 Flushing, there are (800) other passport offices in New York 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 Flushing, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Flushing.
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 Flushing New York
Showing the single passport office in Flushing:
Flushing P.O. |
41-65 Main St
Flushing, NY 11355
Other passport offices near Flushing New York
Forest Hills Post Office, Passport Section - Forest Hills - 2.1 MilesQueensborough Community College - New York - 2.2 Miles
Kew Gardens Station Post Office - New York - 2.5 Miles
Briarwood Post Office - Jamaica - 2.6 Miles
Jamaica Post Office - Jamaica - 2.7 Miles
Queens County Clerk - New York - 2.8 Miles
North Richmond Hill Post Office - Jamaica - 2.9 Miles
Archer Avenue Post Office - Jamaica - 3 Miles
Jackson Heights Station - New York - 3.1 Miles
Hollis Post Office - Hollis - 3.4 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Flushing
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.
New York Passport Agency - 8.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 21.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 77.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 157.1 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 185.5 Miles
Flushing, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Flushing 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 Flushing 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 Flushing will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Flushing, there is one less than 100 miles from Flushing.
* 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 Flushing
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 Flushing or any other city in New York 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 Flushing 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 Flushing
Residents of the following cities that are close to Flushing can consider using the passport office services in Flushing for their passport application sealing needs.
Flushing New York, Rego Park New York, Bayside New York, Jackson Heights New York, Jamaica New York, Woodhaven New York, Ozone Park New York, Lake Success New York, Great Neck New York, Astoria New York, Floral Park New York, Bushwick New York, Elmont New York, Roosevelt Island New York, New Hyde Park New York, Manhasset New York, East Harlem New York, Harlem New York, Franklin Square New York, Port Washington New York
Passport Expediting in Flushing, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Flushing. 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 Flushing, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Flushing simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Flushing 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 Flushing, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the New York 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 Flushing.
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 Flushing 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 Flushing, 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 Flushing residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.6 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the New York Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Flushing as there are other options available.
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 Flushing
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 Flushing.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #1572 - Flushing - (0.2 mi)Cherry Street & Kissena Boulevard
4415 Kissena Blvd
Flushing NY 11355
(718) 461-8112
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Flushing - (0.6 mi)
Between Main St And Union St
136-61 41st Ave
Flushing NY 11355
(718) 939-0898
Price: Cost varies by locationUPS Store - Flushing - (1 mi)
Downtown Flushing, Farrington St Between Northern Blvd & 35th Ave
35-11B Farrington St
Flushing NY 11354
(718) 961-2724
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #1482 - Flushing - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
172-21 46th Avenue
Flushing NY 11358
(718) 358-4069
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #11126 - Flushing - (1.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Kissena Blvd. & 73Rd Ave
7321 Kissena Blvd
Flushing NY 11367
(718) 263-2918
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2413 - Auburndale - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
35-26 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Auburndale NY 11358
(718) 353-1571
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #19598 - Forest Hills - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 108Th Street & 63Rd Drive
63-37 108Th Street
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 459-7777
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2095 - Fresh Meadows - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
61-26 188th Street
Fresh Meadows NY 11365
(718) 454-4433
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7294 - Corona - (1.9 mi)
Of Mid-Block & Roosevelt Ave
10314 Roosevelt Ave
Corona NY 11368
(718) 426-4271
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5159 - Whitestone - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
20-21 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Whitestone NY 11357
(718) 225-2653
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99