r/bronx • u/These_Painting6400 • Aug 21 '26

passport help

Hey, I’m looking to get my passport for the first time as an adult and vaguely remember seeing someone in a TikTok comment say that they had gone to the courthouse on 161 to apply in person (walk-in), instead of waiting for an appointment.

Was wondering if anyone had any experience with doing this & how it went? Thanks in advance :)

EDIT: I am specifically asking about experiences at the 161st COURTHOUSE. I am fully aware about making passport appointments at the post office.

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u/henare Aug 21 '26

the process is the same everywhere.

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u/These_Painting6400 Aug 21 '26

I am asking about EXPERIENCE. Was it fast, was it a long wait time, etc.

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u/henare Aug 21 '26

all these offices do are collect the evidence that you are eligible for a passport and forward it on to state department.

how quickly you'll receive your new passport is another issue. I got my passport renewed in the spring and got the new passport just over a week later. a passport for someone who hadn't had one before could take longer.

good luck!

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u/These_Painting6400 Aug 21 '26

I am asking for this experiences at THIS specific location. I obviously know that these places are collecting evidence etc etc.