The Kings County Clerk's Office processes applications for U.S. passports between the hours of 9:00am to 4:45pm. The application requires that you provide proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, photographs and pay a fee. You are required to appear in person to submit the application. Please allow four to six weeks for your passport to reach you by mail. You may apply for a passport at any County Clerk Office in New York City, or at most Post Offices.
Passport Renewal Information:
9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
347-404-9772
 Providing Proof of U.S. Citizenship
You must provide one of the following acceptable forms for proof of united states citizenship:
- A previous U.S. passport
- A certified birth certificate or, if you were born outside the United States, a certificate of naturalization.
All documents must be an original. No photocopies will be accepted.
To obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate for a person born in the City of New York, call the New York City Department of Health, Vital Records, at: 212/788-4505.
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate for a person born in New York State, call the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records, at: 518/474-3077.
To obtain a certificate of naturalization, call the Immigration and Naturalization Services at: l-800-375-5283.
Providing Proof of Identity
The following are acceptable forms to provide proof of identity:
- A valid driver's license
- An employment photo id from a government agency
- A military photo, or
- A valid college photo id
The Photographs You Need to Provide
You will need to bring two, 2 inch by 2 inch, passport size photographs of each person, at the time you apply. (See application.)
Fees
The fee for a passport for 10 years, for a person age 16 and older, is $67.00. There is an additional processing fee of $30.00, which is payable in cash only.
The fee for a passport for a minor, age 15 and younger is $52.00. There is an additional processing fee of $30.00, which is payable in cash only.
The fee for a passport is payable either by money order or personal check, made payable to the US Department of State.
The $30.00 processing fee for each passport is payable in cash only.
Remember, the additional processing fee for each passport is $30.00, and is payable in cash only.
Emergency passport applicants, please call the U.S. Passport Office at: 1-877-487-2778.
If You Are Not a Citizen, but Wish to Apply for a Passport for a Child Born in the United States
For non-citizens applying for a passport for a child born in the united states, the parents of the child must present their passports, from their country, or a valid resident's card, or a work authorization card issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
To obtain a certificate of naturalization, call the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services at: l-800-375-5283.
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