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West Hempstead, New York Passport Office Information


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

West Hempstead Post Office
245 Hempstead Ave
West Hempstead NY, 11552

In West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, New York and Expedited Passport service options for West Hempstead.

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 West Hempstead New York

Showing the single passport office in West Hempstead:

West Hempstead Post Office

245 Hempstead Ave
West Hempstead, NY 11552

 

Other passport offices near West Hempstead New York

Franklin Square Post Office - Franklin Square - 1.3 Miles
Hempstead Post Office, Passport Section - Hempstead - 1.4 Miles
Hempstead Town Clerk - Hempstead - 1.6 Miles
Garden City Post Office, Passport Section - Garden City - 2.1 Miles
Rockville Centre Post Office - Rockville Centre - 2.1 Miles
Incorporated Village of Lynbrook - Lynbrook - 2.3 Miles
Uniondale Post Office - Uniondale - 2.8 Miles
New Hyde Post Office, Passport Section - New Hyde Park - 2.8 Miles
Nassau County Clerk, Passport Section - Mineola - 2.9 Miles
Roosevelt Post Office - Roosevelt - 2.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to West Hempstead

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 - 16.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 21.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 81.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 153.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 189.8 Miles



West Hempstead, New York Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in West Hempstead

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 West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead

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

Franklin Square New York, Hempstead New York, Rockville Centre New York, Garden City New York, Lynbrook New York, Uniondale New York, Baldwin New York, Elmont New York, New Hyde Park New York, Valley Stream New York, Floral Park New York, Freeport New York, East Meadow New York, Westbury New York, Merrick New York, Island Park New York, Cedarhurst New York, Lake Success New York, Lawrence New York, Long Beach New York

Passport Expediting in West Hempstead, New York

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

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

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 West Hempstead.
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 West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead?

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 West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead 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 West Hempstead.

How much does a passport cost in West Hempstead?

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 West Hempstead

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 West Hempstead.

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

CVS #369 - West Hempstead - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
621 Hempstead Turnpike, Corner Of Nassau Boulevard
West Hempstead NY 11552
(516) 564-8162
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2780 - West Hempstead - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
814 West Hempstead Avenue
West Hempstead NY 11552
(516) 505-6608
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Franklin Square - (0.8 mi)
Easy Access Off The Ss Exit 17n - Plenty Of Free Parking
672 Dogwood Ave
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 292-0990
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #10134 - Franklin Square - (1.1 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Carl & Hempstead
652 Hempstead Tpke
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 486-1485
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2365 - Franklin Square - (1.6 mi)
Photo Center
640 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square NY 11010
(516) 825-7912
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7057 - Franklin Square - (1.7 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 #2028 - Hempstead - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
216 Henry St.
Hempstead NY 11550
(516) 485-8774
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #3457 - Hempstead - (1.7 mi)
Clinton Avenue & Front Street
393 Front St
Hempstead NY 11550
(516) 489-2211
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #541 - Rockville Center - (2 mi)
Photo Center
155 Sunrise Highway
Rockville Center NY 11570
(516) 763-6778
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #17192 - Elmont - (2.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Hempstead Turnpike & Butler Blvd
14-15 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont NY 11003
(516) 775-2811
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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