Passport Acceptance Facilities in Nassau County
Nassau County is a densely populated suburban county on Long Island immediately east of New York City. The Nassau County Clerk at 240 Old Country Rd in Mineola is the primary county-level acceptance facility, requiring appointments. On-site photo service is available.
Nassau County was significantly impacted by the closure of Nassau County Library System passport services in February 2026. The library system had been one of the primary passport acceptance options for Nassau residents, particularly in communities like Garden City, Hempstead, and Hicksville.
Nassau County Clerk
No — appointment required
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 9am–4:45pm
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USPS Mineola Post Office
Limited — call ahead
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm
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What to Bring to Your Nassau County Appointment
Nassau County residents near the Queens or Brooklyn border can also consider USPS locations in those boroughs for potentially shorter appointment waits, or book at the Nassau County Clerk online. No walk-ins are accepted at the County Clerk.
- Completed DS-11 form (printed, filled out, NOT signed)Download free at travel.state.gov. Sign only when the agent instructs you at the appointment.
- Certified birth certificate (original) + photocopyMust be issued by a state or county vital records office with raised seal. Hospital birth certificates are NOT accepted.
- Government-issued photo ID (original) + front-and-back photocopy
- Passport photo — 2×2 inch, taken within last 6 monthsYes — on-site $15 on-site at the clerk. Available at the USPS location for $18. Also at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo near Mineola.
- Check or money order: nassau-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: nassau-county00. Add Nassau0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for Nassau5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in Nassau County
Walk-in availability at the Nassau County Clerk: No — appointment required. For USPS in Nassau County: Limited — call ahead. Walk-in policies change seasonally and day-to-day. Always call the specific location on the morning you intend to visit and ask whether walk-ins are being accepted that day and whether the passport specialist is available. See our walk-in guide for full strategy.
Peak season (March through June) sees the most appointment demand in Nassau County. If you're applying during this window, book as early as possible — or consider expanding your search to neighboring counties if local slots are full.
Passport Photos in Nassau County
On-site passport photo services at Nassau County Clerk: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Mineola: CVS Pharmacy (nassau-county6.99), Walgreens (nassau-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (240 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501.44), FedEx Office (nassau-county4.99). Photos must be 2×2 inches, white/off-white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on photo paper. See our complete photo guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nassau County
Nassau County Clerk: Mon–Fri 9am–4:45pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm. Hours can change for holidays and staff schedules — always confirm directly with the facility before visiting. Call the facility or check their official website for the most current hours.
Yes — both the county clerk and USPS acceptance facilities in Nassau County handle child passport applications. For children under 16, both parents (or one parent with a notarized DS-3053 from the absent parent) must either attend or provide consent. The child must be physically present. See our child passport guide and DS-3053 guide for full details.
If you're traveling within 14 weeks, pay for expedited processing (+Nassau County Clerk0) when you submit at any local acceptance facility. If you're traveling within 6 weeks, you qualify for an appointment at the nearest regional passport agency — which can process applications same-day or next-day. See our expedited passport guide for the full regional agency list and booking instructions.
As of February 2026, all library passport acceptance locations in New York were removed from the State Department's acceptance facility program. The two options above — the Nassau County Clerk and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in Nassau County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.