Passport offices in New York
Where to apply for a U.S. passport in New York, from local acceptance facilities to the nearest same-week passport agency.
Acceptance facilities in New York
First-time applicants, children under 16, and anyone replacing a lost or damaged passport apply in person at an acceptance facility. In New York these are mostly post offices, county clerk offices and public libraries. Many need an appointment and charge a $35 acceptance fee.
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Passport agencies near New York
New York has 2 passport agencies: Buffalo, New York.
New York, NY
New York Passport Agency
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Passport Agency
Which option fits your travel date
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
Passport fees
| Application | Form | Routine (4–6 wks) | Expedited (2–3 wks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-time adult passport book | DS-11 | $165 | $225 |
| Adult renewal, passport book | DS-82 | $130 | $190 |
| Child under 16, passport book | DS-11 | $135 | $195 |
| First-time adult passport card | DS-11 | $65 | n/a* |
Totals include the $130 application fee and $35 acceptance fee where it applies, plus the $60 expedite fee in the last column. Optional 1–2 day return delivery costs extra. *Passport cards are mailed by first-class mail. Always confirm current fees on the State Department fee page.
City guides in New York
- Passport office in Bronx
- Passport office in Rochester
- Passport office in Syracuse
- Passport office in Staten Island
- Passport office in Jamaica (Queens)
- Passport office in Huntington Station
- Passport office in Niagara Falls
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a passport in New York?
First-time and child applicants apply at an acceptance facility, usually a post office, county clerk or library. Adults with an eligible passport can renew by mail or online.
Is there a passport agency in New York?
New York has 2 passport agencies: Buffalo, New York.
How much is a passport in New York?
Fees are the same in every state: $165 for a first-time adult passport book and $130 for an adult renewal, plus $60 if you expedite.