Passport Acceptance Facilities in New York County
New York County encompasses Manhattan, the most densely populated county in the United States. Passport demand is extraordinarily high year-round. The NYC Department of City Records at 31 Chambers St and the historic James A. Farley Post Office on 8th Avenue are the two primary facilities in Manhattan.
The James A. Farley Post Office — the landmark building adjacent to Penn Station — has one of the more consistent walk-in passport operations in New York City. Arrive by 9am for best walk-in availability. Given NYC's volume, appointments are strongly recommended during March through June.
NYC Department of City Records
Limited — call ahead
Yes — on-site $15
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
new-york-county30 book / new-york-county00 child
New York5
USPS James A. Farley — New York
Yes — walk-ins accepted
Yes — $18
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm
New York5 (card accepted)
What to Bring to Your New York County Appointment
Manhattan residents also have access to two regional passport agencies in New York City — the New York Passport Agency and the New York Regional Agency — for urgent travel within 14 weeks. These are among the highest-capacity regional agencies in the country.
- 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 Manhattan.
- Check or money order: new-york-county30 (passport book) payable to "U.S. Department of State"For children under 16: new-york-county00. Add New York0 for a passport card. No cash accepted for the State Dept fee.
- Payment for New York5 acceptance fee (to the facility — many accept debit/credit)
Walk-In Passport Applications in New York County
Walk-in availability at the NYC Department of City Records: Limited — call ahead. For USPS in New York County: Yes — walk-ins accepted. 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 New York 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 New York County
On-site passport photo services at NYC Department of City Records: Yes — on-site $15. The nearby USPS location offers on-site photos for $18. Other options near Manhattan: CVS Pharmacy (new-york-county6.99), Walgreens (new-york-county6.99), Walmart Photo Center (31 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007.44), FedEx Office (new-york-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 — New York County
NYC Department of City Records: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. The USPS location listed above: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm. 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 New York 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 (+NYC Department of City Records0) 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 NYC Department of City Records and the USPS location — are your primary alternatives in New York County. See our library alternatives guide for more detail.