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Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Hato Rey, PR: Passport Offices & Application Process

Oficina Regional Plaza Las Americas
Oficina dePasaportes Plaza Las Americas Tercer Nivel
Hato Rey PR, 917

In Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 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 Hato Rey 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 Hato Rey, there are (21) other passport offices in Puerto Rico 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 Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and Expedited Passport service options for Hato Rey.

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 Hato Rey Puerto Rico

Showing the single passport office in Hato Rey:

Oficina Regional Plaza Las Americas

Oficina dePasaportes Plaza Las Americas Tercer Nivel
Hato Rey, PR 00917

 

Other passport offices near Hato Rey Puerto Rico

Main Office Window Services, San Juan, PR - San Juan - 1.5 Miles
Division Pasaportes San Juan - San Juan - 3 Miles
Old San Juan PO - San Juan - 4.1 Miles
Guaynabo Post Office - Guaynabo - 4.2 Miles
Catano Station Post Office, Puerto Rico - Catano - 5.1 Miles
Carolina Main Post Office, Puerto Rico - Carolina - 5.4 Miles
Caguas Post Office, Puerto Rico - Caguas - 11.3 Miles
Dorado Main PO, Puerto Rico - Dorado - 12 Miles
Bayamon Gardens Branch - Bayamon - 15.1 Miles
Bayamon Branch Station, Puerto Rico - Bayamon - 15.2 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hato Rey

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.

San Juan Passport Agency - 4 Miles
Miami Passport Agency - 900.6 Miles
Atlanta Passport Agency - 1345.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 1355.3 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 1374.5 Miles



Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hato Rey

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 Hato Rey or any other city in Puerto Rico 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 Hato Rey 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 Hato Rey

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

Cataño Catano, Fort Buchanan Guaynabo, Viejo San Juan San Juan, Trujillo Alto Trujillo Alto, Bayamón Bayamón, Irlanda Bayamón, Canovanas Canovanas, Loíza Loiza, Gurabo Gurabo, Caguas Caguas, Toa Alta Toa Alta, Dorado Dorado, Río Grande Rio Grande, Naranjito Naranjito, Vega Alta Vega Alta, Vega Baja Vega Baja, Barranquitas Barranquitas, Humacao Humacao, Naguabo Naguabo, Fajardo Fajardo

Passport Expediting in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hato Rey. 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 Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Hato Rey, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the San Juan 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 Hato Rey.
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 Hato Rey 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 Hato Rey?

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 Hato Rey, 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 Hato Rey residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the San Juan Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.

How much does a passport cost in Hato Rey?

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 Hato Rey

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 Hato Rey.

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

CVS #10314 - San Juan - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
374 Ave Ponce De Leon
San Juan PR 00918
(787) 766-7200
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11847 - San Juan - (0.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Munoz Rivera & Eleanor Roosevelt
400 Ave Munoz Rivera
San Juan PR 00918
(787) 296-8460
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #7520 - San Juan - (0.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Barbosa & Sicillia
429 Ave Barbosa
San Juan PR 00923
(787) 919-0270
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #10315 - San Juan - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
1901 Ave Rexach
San Juan PR 00915
(787) 727-7770
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #283 - San Juan - (1.2 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Cesar Gonzalez Ext & Pinero Ave
685 Calle Cesar Gonzalez
San Juan PR 00918
(787) 294-1730
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #396 - San Juan - (1.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Munoz Rivera & Universidad
999 Ave Munoz Rivera
San Juan PR 00925
(787) 294-0407
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #21201 - San Juan - (1.3 mi)
Northeast Corner
525 Ave F.D. Roosevelt
San Juan PR 00918
(787) 771-1644
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #667 - San Juan - (1.7 mi)
Loiza St (Road #37) Intersection Baldorioty Ave (Road #26)
1963 Calle Loiza
San Juan PR 00911
(787) 728-0033
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #891 - San Juan - (1.8 mi)
65Th Infantry & Barbosa Ave.
65 Infanteria Shopping Ctr
San Juan PR 00925
(787) 767-1636
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #156 - Carolina - (1.9 mi)
Southeast Corner Rodriques Emma & 187Th
5984 Ave Isla Verde
Carolina PR 00979
(787) 982-0390
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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