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Tappan, New York Passport Office Information


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

Tappan Post Office
57 Old Tappan Rd
Tappan NY, 10983

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

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 Tappan New York

Showing the single passport office in Tappan:

Tappan Post Office

57 Old Tappan Rd
Tappan, NY 10983

 

Other passport offices near Tappan New York

Sparkill Post Office - Sparkill - 0.9 Miles
Orangeburg Post Office - Orangeburg - 1.1 Miles
Palisades Post Office - Orangetown - 1.8 Miles
Blauvelt Post Office - Blauvelt - 1.9 Miles
Norwood Borough Municipal Clerk's Office - Norwood - 2 Miles
Harrington Park Post Office - Harrington Park - 3.1 Miles
Ardsley-on-Hudson Post Office - Irvington - 3.3 Miles
Dobbs Ferry Post Office - Dobbs Ferry - 3.4 Miles
Irvington Post Office - Irvington - 3.5 Miles
Closter Post Office - Closter - 3.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Tappan

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 - 18.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 18.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 84.7 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 152 Miles
National Passport Center - 186.4 Miles



Tappan, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Tappan

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 Tappan 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 Tappan 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 Tappan

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

Tappan New York, Northvale New Jersey, Piermont New York, Rockleigh New Jersey, Norwood New Jersey, Old Tappan New Jersey, River Vale New Jersey, Harrington Park New Jersey, Closter New Jersey, Dobbs Ferry New York, South Nyack New York, Montvale New Jersey, Irvington New York, Hastings-on-Hudson New York, Pearl River New York, Nyack New York, West Nyack New York, Park Ridge New Jersey, Demarest New Jersey, Alpine New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Tappan, New York

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

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

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 Tappan.
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 Tappan 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 Tappan?

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

How much does a passport cost in Tappan?

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 Tappan

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 Tappan.

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

Walgreens #16064 - Tappan - (0.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Route 303 & Oak Tree
81 Route 303
Tappan NY 10983
(845) 792-3006
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #716 - Northvale - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
269a Livingston Street
Northvale NJ 07647
(201) 784-0308
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Northvale - (1 mi)
Photo Center
246 B Livingston St
Northvale NJ 07647
(201) 660-7799
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #641 - Orangeburg - (1 mi)
Photo Center
1 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg NY 10962
(845) 359-6100
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #1224 - Old Tappan - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
Bi-state Plaza Shopping Center, 216 Old Tappan Road
Old Tappan NJ 07675
(201) 722-0932
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19523 - River Vale - (3.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Westwood Avenue & Rivervale Road
654 Westwood Avenue
River Vale NJ 07675
(201) 664-6900
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #456 - Closter - (3.4 mi)
Photo Center
250 Closter Dock Road
Closter NJ 07624
(201) 767-6890
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #631 - Pearl River - (3.5 mi)
Photo Center
75 North Middletown Road
Pearl River NY 10965
(845) 735-8101
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Closter - (3.6 mi)
Closter Common Shopping Center Near Broadway
570 Piermont Rd
Closter NJ 07624
(201) 784-5555
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #849 - Montvale - (3.7 mi)
Photo Center
20 Kinderkamack Road
Montvale NJ 07645
(201) 930-9010
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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