Passport Day

September 29, 2022

Poughkeepsie, New York: Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall announces that he will be hosting a Passport Day, which will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Dutchess County Clerk’s Office, 22 Market Street– 1st Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Adults who are first-time applicants, children under age 16, or those needing a replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged passport will be assisted on a first come, first serve basis.

All U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book when entering or re-entering the United States by air. U.S. citizens entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land borders and seaports of entry must present a passport book, passport card, or other travel documents approved by the U.S. government. County Clerk Kendall encourages those who are traveling in the near future to utilize the extended hours to apply for a passport in time for the busy holiday travel season.

As a passport processing facility, the County Clerk’s Office serves as a one-stop shop. Applicants can apply for their passports and also have their passport photos taken. Photos are available to new applicants and those seeking passport renewals for an additional fee of $10.00. Please note that all payments must be made separately, and the applicable fees are as follows:

Adult- $130.00 check or money order payable to US Dept of State

Child- $100.00 check of money order payable to US Dept of State

Processing Fee- $35.00 all forms of payment payable to Dutchess County Clerk

Photo $10.00 all forms of payment payable to Dutchess County Clerk

There are no appointments needed! Only passport and photo transactions will be processed that day.

Event: Dutchess County Passport Day
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Where: Office of the Dutchess County Clerk
22 Market Street – 1st Floor
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

No DMV or legal related business will be accepted. Free parking in the lot adjacent to the County Office Building will be available as space permits. Information on how to apply for a U.S. passport is available by visiting www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Clerk/passports.htm or by calling 845-486-2120.