Meng to Hold Passport Event to Help Queens Residents Apply For or Renew a Passport

January 30, 2023
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – In order to make it easier for Queens residents to obtain passports, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) will host a passport event to help constituents apply for or renew a passport.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the United States Post Office Flushing Main Street location, Suite 1, which is located at 4165 Main Street in Flushing, Queens. No appointment is necessary.
To receive a passport, an individual must be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national, and they need to complete the application form which Postal Service clerks can assist with on-site. The required supporting documents must also be submitted and details can be found here.
"Whether traveling for a vacation, business, studying abroad or to see family members, a passport is essential for flying to another country," said Meng. "As our borough continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are once again traveling and many are already planning trips for the summer travel season that is just around the corner. This passport service that I am pleased to offer will make applying for or renewing a passport easier and more convenient, and I encourage constituents to take advantage of it on February 5th."
The following is what local residents should bring:
  1. If applying for a first-time passport, bring an original copy and photocopy of proof of identity AND U.S. Citizenship documents.
  1. For a renewal, bring the most recent passport and name change documents if there are any.
  1. Debit/credit card, or check/money order made payable to "Postmaster" for acceptance fees.
  1. Check/money order made payable to "U.S. Department of State" for processing fees.
  1. A color passport photo taken in the last six months, or a photo can be taken on-site with an additional fee.
The costs of applying for and renewing a passport can be viewed here.
Although appointments are not necessary, constituents can still RSVP or receive additional details and answers to questions by contacting Meng's office at Meng.RSVP@mail.house.gov or 718-358-MENG.