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Hollis, New York Passport Office Information


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

Hollis Post Office
197-40 Jamaica Ave
Hollis NY, 11423

In Hollis, 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 Hollis 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 Hollis, 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 Hollis, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Hollis.

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 Hollis New York

Showing the single passport office in Hollis:

Hollis Post Office

197-40 Jamaica Ave
Hollis, NY 11423

 

Other passport offices near Hollis New York

Jamaica Post Office - Jamaica - 1.4 Miles
Bellerose Post Office - Bellerose - 1.8 Miles
Queens County Clerk - New York - 2 Miles
Archer Avenue Post Office - Jamaica - 2 Miles
North Richmond Hill Post Office - Jamaica - 2.1 Miles
Briarwood Post Office - Jamaica - 2.3 Miles
Rochdale Village Finance Station - Jamaica - 2.3 Miles
Springfield Gardens Post Office - Springfield Gardens - 2.4 Miles
Floral Park Main Post Office - Floral Park - 2.8 Miles
Kew Gardens Station Post Office - New York - 2.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hollis

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 - 10.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 22.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 78 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 156.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 186.3 Miles



Hollis, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hollis

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 Hollis 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 Hollis 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 Hollis

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

Jamaica New York, Elmont New York, Floral Park New York, Bayside New York, Flushing New York, New Hyde Park New York, Rego Park New York, Lake Success New York, Valley Stream New York, Ozone Park New York, Franklin Square New York, Woodhaven New York, Great Neck New York, Manhasset New York, Lynbrook New York, Jackson Heights New York, Cedarhurst New York, Garden City New York, Lawrence New York, Far Rockaway New York

Passport Expediting in Hollis, New York

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Hollis, 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 Hollis.
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 Hollis 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 Hollis?

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 Hollis, 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 Hollis residents, there is a regional passport facility only 10.9 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 Hollis as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Hollis?

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 Hollis

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 Hollis.

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

UPS Store - Hollis - (0.4 mi)
Franhill Plaza At Francis Lewis & Hillside.
204-17 Hillside Ave
Hollis NY 11423
(718) 776-1002
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11112 - Jamaica - (0.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 175Th Street & Hillside
17506 Hillside Ave
Jamaica NY 11432
(347) 566-6349
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2055 - Queens Village - (1 mi)
Hollis Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard
10962 Francis Lewis Blvd
Queens Village NY 11429
(718) 740-4612
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2718 - Jamaica - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
170-25 Hillside Avenue
Jamaica NY 11432
(718) 291-7373
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Fresh Meadows - (1.2 mi)
Near The Intersection Of Union Turnpike And Utopia Parkway
176-25 Union Tpke
Fresh Meadows NY 11366
(718) 820-0630
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #19453 - Fresh Meadows - (1.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of 188Th Street & 73Rd Ave
69-62 188Th Street
Fresh Meadows NY 11365
(718) 969-2890
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #144 - Queens Village - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
219-39 89th Avenue
Queens Village NY 11427
(718) 479-3774
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1906 - Bayside - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
215 73rd Avenue, Windsor Park Shopping Center
Bayside NY 11364
(718) 479-2782
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2095 - Fresh Meadows - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
61-26 188th Street
Fresh Meadows NY 11365
(718) 454-4433
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3138 - Cambria Heights - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
206 Linden Boulevard
Cambria Heights NY 11429
(718) 276-8400
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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