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Rockaway Park, New York Passport Office Information


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

Rockaway Park Post Office, Passport Section
113-25 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park NY, 11694

In Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park 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 Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Rockaway Park.

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 Rockaway Park New York

Showing the single passport office in Rockaway Park:

Rockaway Park Post Office, Passport Section

113-25 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694

 

Other passport offices near Rockaway Park New York

Rockaway Beach Station - New York - 1.8 Miles
Arverne Station - Arverne - 3 Miles
Ryder Retail Station - Brooklyn - 4.3 Miles
Bay Station, Passport Section - Brooklyn - 4.7 Miles
Carnarsie Station, Passport Section - Brooklyn - 4.7 Miles
Homecrest Retail Station, Passport Section - Brooklyn - 4.7 Miles
Far Rockaway Post Office, Passport Section - Far Rockaway - 4.8 Miles
Howard Beach Post Office - Howard Beach - 4.9 Miles
Atlantic Beach Post Office - Atlantic Beach - 5.3 Miles
Vanderveer Station - Brooklyn - 5.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Rockaway Park

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 - 11.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 31.6 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 70.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 165 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 178.4 Miles



Rockaway Park, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Rockaway Park

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 Rockaway Park 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 Rockaway Park 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 Rockaway Park

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

Far Rockaway New York, Lawrence New York, Ozone Park New York, Cedarhurst New York, Coney Island New York, Bensonhurst New York, Flatbush New York, Woodhaven New York, Jamaica New York, Borough Park New York, Bushwick New York, Bay Ridge New York, Valley Stream New York, Long Beach New York, Rego Park New York, Island Park New York, Lynbrook New York, Elmont New York, Rockville Centre New York, Jackson Heights New York

Passport Expediting in Rockaway Park, New York

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

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

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

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 Rockaway Park, 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 Rockaway Park residents, there is a regional passport facility only 11.6 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 Rockaway Park as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Rockaway Park?

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 Rockaway Park

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 Rockaway Park.

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

Duane Reade #14206 - Far Rockaway - (0.7 mi)
Intersection Of Beach Channel Drive And Beach 116Th Street
11602 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway NY 11694
(718) 945-7781
Price:
CVS #2720 - Rockaway Beach - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
88-07 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Rockaway Beach NY 11693
(718) 318-2700
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2650 - Brooklyn - (3.8 mi)
Avenue U & East 57Th Street
5716 Avenue U
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 252-6350
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2431 - Brooklyn - (3.9 mi)
Photo Center
4112 Avenue U, Across From Kings Plaza Mall
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 253-0200
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #13752 - Brooklyn - (4.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Utica & Flatbush
2325 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 951-0518
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Duane Reade #14444 - Brooklyn - (4.1 mi)
North East Corner Of Ralph And Avenue M
2265 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 241-3700
Price:
CVS #802 - Brooklyn - (4.1 mi)
Photo Center
2320 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 209-8121
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #10064 - Brooklyn - (4.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Bragg & Ave U
3082 Avenue U
Brooklyn NY 11229
(347) 783-5752
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #12541 - Brooklyn - (4.2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Ave. M & Rockaway Parkway
1847 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn NY 11236
(718) 251-0426
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Ralph Ave - (4.3 mi)
In Whitman Plaza Shopping Mall Next To Sleepy's Mattress Store
2152 Ralph Ave
Brooklyn NY 11234
(718) 444-0092
Price: Cost varies by location


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