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Hempstead, New York Passport Office Information


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

Hempstead Post Office, Passport Section
200 Fulton Ave
Hempstead NY, 11550

Hempstead Town Clerk
1 Washington St
Hempstead NY, 11550

In Hempstead, New York there are (2) passport office locations (acceptance agents). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Hempstead 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 2 passport offices in Hempstead, there are (798) 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 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 Hempstead, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Hempstead.

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 Hempstead New York

Showing 2 passport offices in Hempstead:

Hempstead Post Office, Passport Section

200 Fulton Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550

Hempstead Town Clerk

1 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550


Other passport offices near Hempstead New York

Uniondale Post Office - Uniondale - 1.2 Miles
West Hempstead Post Office - West Hempstead - 1.3 Miles
Garden City Post Office, Passport Section - Garden City - 1.4 Miles
Western Nassau Post Office - Garden City - 1.9 Miles
Roosevelt Post Office - Roosevelt - 2 Miles
Nassau County Clerk, Passport Section - Mineola - 2.3 Miles
Franklin Square Post Office - Franklin Square - 2.4 Miles
Roosevelt Field Mall Postal Store, Passport Section - Garden City - 2.4 Miles
Mineola Post Office - Mineola - 2.5 Miles
Carle Place Post Office - Carle Place - 2.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hempstead

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 - 17.7 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 20.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 83.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 152 Miles
National Passport Center - 190 Miles



Hempstead, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hempstead

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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead

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

Hempstead New York, Uniondale New York, Garden City New York, Franklin Square New York, East Meadow New York, Baldwin New York, Rockville Centre New York, Freeport New York, Westbury New York, New Hyde Park New York, Lynbrook New York, Merrick New York, Floral Park New York, Elmont New York, Valley Stream New York, Levittown New York, Wantagh New York, Old Westbury New York, Hicksville New York, Roslyn New York

Passport Expediting in Hempstead, New York

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hempstead. 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 Hempstead, New York

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hempstead simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hempstead 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 Hempstead?

Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there are 2 passport offices in Hempstead.
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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead?

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 Hempstead, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).

While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the New York Passport Agency, it's not too far from Hempstead and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.

If you have trouble getting an appointment at the New York Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Hempstead.

How much does a passport cost in Hempstead?

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 Hempstead

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 Hempstead.

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

Walgreens #3457 - Hempstead - (0.3 mi)
Clinton Avenue & Front Street
393 Front St
Hempstead NY 11550
(516) 489-2211
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2028 - Hempstead - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
216 Henry St.
Hempstead NY 11550
(516) 485-8774
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #15118 - Uniondale - (1.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Uniondale Avenue & Jerusalem Avenue
603 Uniondale Ave
Uniondale NY 11553
(516) 481-4825
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Garden City - (1.6 mi)
Corner Of Franklin And Stewart Avenues (Next To Liberty Travel)
734 Franklin Ave
Garden City NY 11530
(516) 741-6245
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #510 - Garden City - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
820 Franklin Avenue, Corner Of Stewart
Garden City NY 11530
(516) 877-1865
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Uniondale Store - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1123 Jerusalem Ave
Uniondale NY 11553
516-505-1237
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #369 - West Hempstead - (2 mi)
Photo Center
621 Hempstead Turnpike, Corner Of Nassau Boulevard
West Hempstead NY 11552
(516) 564-8162
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2780 - West Hempstead - (2 mi)
Photo Center
814 West Hempstead Avenue
West Hempstead NY 11552
(516) 505-6608
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10134 - Franklin Square - (2.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Carl & Hempstead
652 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 486-1485
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11641 - Garden City - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Franklin & 14Th
1300 Franklin Ave
Garden City NY 11530
(516) 535-1201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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