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Ridge, New York Passport Office Information


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

Ridge Post Office
1700 Middle Country Rd
Ridge NY, 11961

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

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 Ridge New York

Showing the single passport office in Ridge:

Ridge Post Office

1700 Middle Country Rd
Ridge, NY 11961

 

Other passport offices near Ridge New York

Middle Island Main Post Office - Middle Island - 3.1 Miles
Wading River Post Office - Wading River - 3.4 Miles
MANORVILLE POST OFFICE - Manorville - 3.4 Miles
Yaphank Post Office - Yaphank - 3.9 Miles
Shirley Main Post Office - Shirley - 5.6 Miles
Calverton Main Post Office - Calverton - 6.3 Miles
Coram Post Office - Coram - 6.3 Miles
Brookhaven Town Hall - Farmingville - 7 Miles
Medford Post Office - Medford - 7.8 Miles
Selden Post Office - Selden - 8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ridge

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 - 31 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 52.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 118.1 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 119.9 Miles
National Passport Center - 160.3 Miles



Ridge, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ridge

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 Ridge 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 Ridge 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 Ridge

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

Shirley New York, Calverton New York, Brookhaven New York, Medford New York, Selden New York, Northampton New York, Riverside New York, Port Jefferson New York, Patchogue New York, Holbrook New York, Ronkonkoma New York, Stony Brook New York, Saint James New York, Sayville New York, Nissequogue New York, Smithtown New York, Oakdale New York, Great River New York, Islip New York, Brentwood New York

Passport Expediting in Ridge, New York

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Ridge, New York

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

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 is only one passport office in Ridge.
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 Ridge 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 Ridge?

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 Ridge, 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 Ridge 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 Ridge.

How much does a passport cost in Ridge?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Ridge?

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 Ridge.

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

Walmart Middle Island Store - (3.3 mi)
Photo Center
750 Middle Country Rd
Middle Island NY 11953
631-924-3439
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
Walgreens #9498 - Wading River - (3.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Wading River & Sr 25A
1815 Wading River Manor Rd
Wading River NY 11792
(631) 929-0280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2726 - Wading River - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
6221 Route 25a
Wading River NY 11792
(631) 929-6040
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1271 - Rocky Point - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
626 Route 25a
Rocky Point NY 11778
(631) 821-0132
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5104 - Manorville - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
496 County Road 111 Building C
Manorville NY 11949
(631) 399-0324
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Shirley - (5.4 mi)
Southport - Kohls Shopping Center - Near Marshalls
999-32 Montauk Hwy
Shirley NY 11967
(631) 281-1122
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #11717 - Shirley - (5.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Grand & Montauk
863 Montauk Hwy
Shirley NY 11967
(631) 399-1352
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5191 - Shirley - (5.6 mi)
Photo Center
964 Montauk Highway
Shirley NY 11967
(631) 281-2052
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #13866 - Miller Place - (5.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Miller Place & Sr 25A
302 Route 25A
Miller Place NY 11764
(631) 331-3162
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2305 - Miller Place - (6.2 mi)
Photo Center
159 Route 25a
Miller Place NY 11764
(631) 331-2318
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99



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