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Poughkeepsie, New York Passport Office Information


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

Poughkeepsie Post Office
55 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie NY, 12601

Dutchess County Clerk
22 Market St
Poughkeepsie NY, 12601

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

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 Poughkeepsie New York

Showing 2 passport offices in Poughkeepsie:

Poughkeepsie Post Office

55 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Dutchess County Clerk

22 Market St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601


Other passport offices near Poughkeepsie New York

Milton Post Office - Milton - 4 Miles
Pleasant Valley Post Office - Pleasant Valley - 4.1 Miles
Hyde Park Post Office - Hyde Park - 4.8 Miles
LaGrangeville Post Office - Lagrangeville - 5.3 Miles
Wappingers Falls Post Office - Wappingers Falls - 7.1 Miles
Marlboro Free Library - Marlboro - 7.3 Miles
Hopewell Junction PO - Hopewell Junction - 9.2 Miles
Rosendale Post Office - Rosendale - 11 Miles
Stormville Post Office - Stormville - 11.7 Miles
Rhinebeck Post Office - Rhinebeck - 12.7 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Poughkeepsie

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.

Connecticut Passport Agency - 43.6 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 59.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 119.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 132.6 Miles
National Passport Center - 160 Miles



Poughkeepsie, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Poughkeepsie

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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie

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

Arlington New York, Milton New York, Hyde Park New York, Billings New York, Wappingers Falls New York, Esopus New York, Millbrook New York, Fishkill New York, East Fishkill New York, Rosendale Village New York, Gardiner New York, Rhinecliff New York, Beacon New York, Newburgh New York, New Windsor New York, Walden New York, Red Hook New York, Nelsonville New York, Amenia New York, Cold Spring New York

Passport Expediting in Poughkeepsie, New York

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

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

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 Poughkeepsie.
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?

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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Connecticut Passport Agency, it's not too far from Poughkeepsie 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 Connecticut Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Poughkeepsie.

How much does a passport cost in Poughkeepsie?

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 Poughkeepsie

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 Poughkeepsie.

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

CVS #2595 - Poughkeepsie - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
722 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie NY 12603
(845) 452-7117
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12633 - Poughkeepsie - (1.7 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Us 44 & Degarmo
827 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie NY 12603
(845) 486-4041
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Poughkeepsie - (3 mi)
Poughkeepsie Plaza
2600 South Rd Route 9
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 454-3505
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #418 - Poughkeepsie - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
2503 South Road Route 9
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 462-2791
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #10571 - Hyde Park - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
4170 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park NY 12538
(845) 229-8881
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5049 - Pleasant Valley - (4 mi)
Photo Center
2 West Road
Pleasant Valley NY 12569
(845) 635-1350
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11961 - Poughkeepsie - (4.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Titusville & Manchester(Rt 55)
704 Freedom Plains Rd
Poughkeepsie NY 12603
(845) 452-2689
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5052 - Hyde Park - (4.2 mi)
Photo Center
4246 Albany Post Road, Suite 2
Hyde Park NY 12538
(845) 229-2224
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7932 - Poughkeepsie - (5.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt 9 & Spring
2024 South Rd
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
(845) 296-1804
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #7629 - Marlboro - (6.4 mi)
Photo Center
2 Riverview Drive
Marlboro NY 12542
(845) 236-3693
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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