County or state office
Dutchess County Clerk
22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible

3 passport acceptance locations in Poughkeepsie. 2 take passport photos on site and 2 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
New England & the Northeast
County or state office
22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Public library
488 Freedon Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Post office
55 Mansion ST, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
If nothing in Poughkeepsie fits your schedule, these nearby New York cities also have acceptance facilities.
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Poughkeepsie — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Poughkeepsie locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
2 of the 3 facilities in Poughkeepsie take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 2 locations accept walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our New York page lists the nearest options, and each Poughkeepsie listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.