Howard Beach, New York Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Howard Beach, NY: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Howard Beach.
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 Howard Beach New York
Showing the single passport office in Howard Beach:
Howard Beach Post Office |
160-50 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Other passport offices near Howard Beach New York
New Lots Station - Brooklyn - 1.6 MilesSouth Ozone Park Station Post Office - New York - 1.8 Miles
South Richmond Hill Post Office - South Richmond Hill - 2 Miles
Woodhaven Post Office - Woodhaven - 2.2 Miles
Carnarsie Station, Passport Section - Brooklyn - 2.5 Miles
East New York Station - Brooklyn - 2.6 Miles
Queens Village Station - New York - 2.6 Miles
Ozone Park Finance Station Post Office - New York - 3 Miles
JFK Airport Station Post Office - New York - 3 Miles
Archer Avenue Post Office - Jamaica - 3.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Howard Beach
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 - 8.5 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 27.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 73.1 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 161.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 181.4 Miles
Howard Beach, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Howard Beach, there is one less than 100 miles from Howard Beach.
* 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 Howard Beach
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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach
Residents of the following cities that are close to Howard Beach can consider using the passport office services in Howard Beach for their passport application sealing needs.
Ozone Park New York, Woodhaven New York, Jamaica New York, Bushwick New York, Rego Park New York, Far Rockaway New York, Flatbush New York, Lawrence New York, Cedarhurst New York, Jackson Heights New York, Valley Stream New York, Elmont New York, Flushing New York, Borough Park New York, Bayside New York, Floral Park New York, Bensonhurst New York, Little Italy New York, Bay Ridge New York, Lynbrook New York
Passport Expediting in Howard Beach, New York
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach, New York
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Howard Beach simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach.
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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, 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 Howard Beach residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.5 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach
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 Howard Beach.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Howard Beach - (0.2 mi)Photo Center
160-04 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach NY 11414
(718) 322-2600
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #6030 - Howard Beach - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
157-05 Cross Bay Boulevard
Howard Beach NY 11414
(718) 848-4507
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #18412 - Ozone Park - (1.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of 97Th Street & Rockaway Boulevard
96-02 Rockaway Blvd
Ozone Park NY 11417
(718) 848-2334
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2719 - Ozone Park - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
97-01 Liberty Avenue
Ozone Park NY 11417
(718) 835-8383
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #4445 - South Ozone Park - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Lefferts & Rockaway
11902 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park NY 11420
(718) 529-9503
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2041 - Ozone Park - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
83-02 Atlantic Avenue
Ozone Park NY 11416
(718) 296-2153
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #2436 - Brooklyn - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1346 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11239
(718) 642-2727
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Duane Reade #14271 - Woodhaven - (2.2 mi)
South West Corner Of Jamaica Avenue And 85Th Street
8432 Jamaica Ave
Woodhaven NY 11421
(718) 277-5814
Price: Walgreens #12541 - Brooklyn - (2.5 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ave. M & Rockaway Parkway
1847 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn NY 11236
(718) 251-0426
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2906 - Brooklyn - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
10204 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11236
(718) 257-1099
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99