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Valley Stream, New York Passport Office Information


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

Valley Stream, Passport Section
111 S Franklin Ave
Valley Stream NY, 11580

In Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, New York and Expedited Passport service options for Valley Stream.

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 Valley Stream New York

Showing the single passport office in Valley Stream:

Valley Stream, Passport Section

111 S Franklin Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580

 

Other passport offices near Valley Stream New York

Incorporated Village of Lynbrook - Lynbrook - 1.7 Miles
Rosedale Post Office - Rosedale - 1.9 Miles
Springfield Gardens Post Office - Springfield Gardens - 2.2 Miles
Franklin Square Post Office - Franklin Square - 2.4 Miles
Woodmere Post Office - Woodmere - 2.5 Miles
Rockville Centre Post Office - Rockville Centre - 2.8 Miles
Lawrence Post Office - Lawrence - 3 Miles
Cedarhurst Post Office, Passport Section - Cedarhurst - 3 Miles
West Hempstead Post Office - West Hempstead - 3.1 Miles
Floral Park Main Post Office - Floral Park - 3.1 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Valley Stream

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 - 14.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 23.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 79 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 156 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 187.2 Miles



Valley Stream, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream

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

Valley Stream New York, Elmont New York, Lynbrook New York, Franklin Square New York, Floral Park New York, Rockville Centre New York, Cedarhurst New York, New Hyde Park New York, Lawrence New York, Hempstead New York, Baldwin New York, Garden City New York, Jamaica New York, Far Rockaway New York, Island Park New York, Uniondale New York, Long Beach New York, Freeport New York, Lake Success New York, Ozone Park New York

Passport Expediting in Valley Stream, New York

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

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

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

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 Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.2 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 Valley Stream as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Valley Stream?

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 Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream.

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

CVS #1169 - Valley Stream - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
44 North Central Avenue
Valley Stream NY 11580
(516) 872-6861
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #15369 - Valley Stream - (0.5 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Central & Merrick
290 W Merrick Rd
Valley Stream NY 11580
(516) 612-9121
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #5370 - Valley Stream - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
1 East Merrick Road
Valley Stream NY 11580
(516) 568-0595
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2061 - Elmont - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
1797 Dutch Broadway
Elmont NY 11003
(516) 561-1340
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7057 - Franklin Square - (1.2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Franklin Ave & Corona Ave
730 Franklin Ave
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 568-9104
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1781 - Lynbrook - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
633 Merrick Road
Lynbrook NY 11563
(516) 599-0490
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Valley Stream Supercenter - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
77 Green Acres Rd
Valley Stream NY 11581
516-887-0935
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #2365 - Franklin Square - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
640 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 825-7912
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2778 - Elmont - (1.3 mi)
Dutch Broadway & Elmont Road
2095 Dutch Broadway
Elmont NY 11003
(516) 285-4214
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Laurelton/Springfield Gardens - (1.7 mi)
Merrick Blvd Between 229th & 230th St............. 7 Blocks West Off Belt Pkwy, Exit 24b
229-19 Merrick Blvd
Laurelton NY 11413
(718) 977-0050
Price: Cost varies by location


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