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Forest Hills, New York Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Forest Hills, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process

Forest Hills Post Office, Passport Section
106-28 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills NY, 11375

In Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Forest Hills.

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 Forest Hills New York

Showing the single passport office in Forest Hills:

Forest Hills Post Office, Passport Section

106-28 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375

 

Other passport offices near Forest Hills New York

Kew Gardens Station Post Office - New York - 1.1 Miles
Briarwood Post Office - Jamaica - 1.6 Miles
Woodhaven Post Office - Woodhaven - 1.9 Miles
North Richmond Hill Post Office - Jamaica - 2 Miles
Queens County Clerk - New York - 2 Miles
Flushing P.O. - Flushing - 2.1 Miles
Archer Avenue Post Office - Jamaica - 2.2 Miles
South Richmond Hill Post Office - South Richmond Hill - 2.2 Miles
Jamaica Post Office - Jamaica - 2.3 Miles
Jackson Heights Station - New York - 2.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Forest Hills

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 - 7.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 23.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 75.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 159 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 183.6 Miles



Forest Hills, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Forest Hills, there is one less than 100 miles from Forest Hills.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Forest Hills

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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Residents of the following cities that are close to Forest Hills can consider using the passport office services in Forest Hills for their passport application sealing needs.

Rego Park New York, Woodhaven New York, Jamaica New York, Jackson Heights New York, Ozone Park New York, Flushing New York, Bushwick New York, Bayside New York, Astoria New York, Roosevelt Island New York, Elmont New York, East Harlem New York, Floral Park New York, Lake Success New York, Flatbush New York, Harlem New York, Little Italy New York, Downtown Manhattan New York, Great Neck New York, Valley Stream New York

Passport Expediting in Forest Hills, New York

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Forest Hills. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Forest Hills, New York

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Forest Hills simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Forest Hills contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Forest Hills?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills.
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 Forest Hills to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Forest Hills?

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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.4 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 Forest Hills as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Forest Hills?

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 Forest Hills

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 Forest Hills.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #5830 - Forest Hills - (0.1 mi)
Photo Center
108-7 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 544-4585
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Forest Hills - (0.2 mi)
Between 71st Continental Ave And Ascan Ave
72-11 Austin St
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 793-1800
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #1487 - Forest Hills - (0.2 mi)
Queens Boulevard & Yellow Stone Boulevard
10425 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 896-7901
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19694 - Forest Hills - (0.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Queens Boulevard & 75Th Avenue
110-88 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 275-5252
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2057 - Forest Hills - (0.5 mi)
Photo Center
100-02 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 520-2334
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19598 - Forest Hills - (0.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of 108Th Street & 63Rd Drive
63-37 108Th Street
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 459-7777
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #499 - Forest Hills - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
118-10 Queens Boulevard, Corner Of 78th Avenue
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 520-4530
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #7881 - Forest Hills - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
97-15 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills NY 11375
(718) 261-1647
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Rego Park - (0.9 mi)
Next to Marshall's Parking lot
95-22 63rd Rd
Rego Park NY 11374
(718) 459-1800
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #2985 - Rego Park - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
9710 63rd Road, Corner Of 97th Street
Rego Park NY 11374
(718) 896-2484
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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