All persons, including newborn infants, are required to obtain passports in their own names for travel to most foreign countries.

In an effort to strengthen border security, the United States Departments of Homeland Security and State have implemented the "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative." As of January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by AIR between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport.

As of January 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver's license, when entering the United States through LAND AND SEA ports of entry. Click here to read further about new document requirements provided by the Department of Homeland Security.

Please note that some air carriers are requesting that persons traveling by air to and from U.S. Territories including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Virgin Islands present a valid US Passport for travel. Please check with your air carrier accordingly.

Application forms for passports are available at the Hempstead Town Clerk's Office. You must bring acceptable proof of United States Citizenship (i.e. a previous passport or certified birth certificate) and proof of identity (i.e. a previous passport, or a driver's license) with you. Generally, anyone who is applying for a new passport must appear in person.

For your convenience, we can take your required passport photos (two (2) identical 2 X 2 photographs). A fee of $5 per person applies.

Your completed application will be processed and forwarded to Passport Services on the same day that you apply. Passport processing times have increased due to high volume. Currently, you can expect your passport to arrive within four to six weeks via first class mail. Expedited service is available from the United States Department of State for an additional fee.

We collect passport fees, which are set according to federal guidelines. Processing fees vary depending on type of passport and age of applicant. Accepted forms of payment include personal checks and money orders. Credit cards are not accepted. Click here to see the current passport fees.

For each individual passport application, you must have a separate check or money order payable to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE for Passport, Expedite and Overnight Return fees. Execution, Photo, Certified Mail and Overnight Mail fees can be paid by cash, check or money order payable to HEMPSTEAD TOWN CLERK.

You may pick up a passport application and submit it for processing anytime during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

Hempstead Town is bringing its passport services to a new level, offering its mobile passport facility right at your doorstep. Groups, teams and clubs who are traveling abroad can call the Town Clerk at 812-3100 to arrange for "Speedy Pass" Mobile Passport Service at their location.