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

March 13, 2023
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she will host another event to help constituents apply for or renew a passport.
This second passport event will take place this Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United States Post Office in Jackson Heights located at 78-02 37th Avenue. It follows Meng's successful passport event last month at the Flushing Main Street Post Office that was attended by more than 200 local residents.
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.
"The passport event I held last month was a great success that helped many constituents with their passport needs," said Meng. "It provided an easier and more convenient way to apply for or renew a passport, and I am pleased to offer this service again in my congressional district. I once again encourage constituents to take advantage of this event and look forward to seeing them on March 19. I thank the Postal Service for partnering with me again to provide this assistance to constituents."
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. Children under age 16 must apply in person with two parents or guardians using Form DS-11. Applicant must provide U.S. citizenship evidence. Parents must show parental relationship and present ID.
  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. Applications for first time passports and renewals will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 208 transactions were conducted at Meng's event last month.