Atlantic City, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Atlantic City, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Atlantic City, New Jersey there is only a single passport office location (e.g. acceptance agent). These passport offices are part of the application process for a new adult or child passport application. The Atlantic City passport office clerks are official "acceptance agents" for the Passport Agency and can witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you do not need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent).
In addition to the 1 passport office in Atlantic City, there are (307) other passport offices in New Jersey from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport for at least (4-6) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than that, please see: closest regional passport offices to Atlantic City, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Atlantic City.
Local passport offices are typically post offices, county clerk offices, and other government offices (Keep in mind: that not all county clerks, and not all post offices are acceptance agents). These local passport offices don't issue passports; the clerks (acceptance agents) at a local office can witness your signature and "officially" seal your passport application. There is a $35 fee for sealing your application and supporting documentation. Renewals do not need to visit an acceptance agent.
Passport Offices in Atlantic City New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Atlantic City:
 | Atlantic County Clerk's Office |
1333 Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Other passport offices near Atlantic City New Jersey
Brigantine Post Office - Brigantine - 2.3 MilesPleasantville Post Office - Pleasantville - 5.1 Miles
Absecon Post Office - Absecon - 5.7 Miles
Somers Point Post Office - Somers Point - 7.9 Miles
Ocean City Post Office - Ocean City - 8.3 Miles
Port Republic Post Office - Port Republic - 10.2 Miles
Mays Landing Post Office - Mays Landing - 13.3 Miles
Little Egg Harbor Post Office - Little Egg Harbor - 13.4 Miles
Atlantic County Clerk's Office - Mays Landing - 14.5 Miles
Upper Township Municipal Complex - Woodbine - 14.9 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Atlantic City
These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 48 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 84.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 108.9 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 124.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 236.1 Miles
Atlantic City, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Atlantic City is easy, it depends on what type of passport application you are doing and how quickly you need it processed. We've written the following passport guides, it doesn't matter if you are in Atlantic City or not as the process will be similar regardless of where you are, The standard passport processing times right now are 10 to 12 weeks to receive your passport.
* Anyone applying for a new passport in Atlantic City will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Atlantic City, there is one less than 100 miles from Atlantic City.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.
- How to get a New Passport Guide
- How to get a Child Passport guide
- How to Replace a Lost (or Damaged) Passport
- Passport Renewal Guide
- Passport Name Change Guide
- How to Get a Second Passport
Passport Renewal in Atlantic City
Just a quick note about passport renewals because it will save you a lot of time, money, and hassles. It doesn't matter where you are, if you are in Atlantic City or any other city in New Jersey or any other state for that matter. If you have your old passport that is in good condition, it expired less than 5 years ago (or hasn't expired yet) and you are an adult - you can simply do your renewal paperwork online at the Department of State / Bureau of Consular Affairs and mail it in with new passport photos. It is currently taking 10-12 weeks standard processing or 4-6 weeks for expedited processing. If you need to renew it faster, you MUST have proof of travel and you must visit a regional passport office yourself, the closest ones to Atlantic City are listed below. If this is not possible or you want to avoid going there yourself, please only then consider using a passport expeditor.
Passport Service for Cities Near Atlantic City
Residents of the following cities that are close to Atlantic City can consider using the passport office services in Atlantic City for their passport application sealing needs.
Atlantic City New Jersey, Ventnor City New Jersey, Margate City New Jersey, Brigantine New Jersey, Pleasantville New Jersey, Absecon New Jersey, Longport New Jersey, Northfield New Jersey, Linwood New Jersey, Somers Point New Jersey, Ocean City New Jersey, Pomona New Jersey, Port Republic New Jersey, Egg Harbor City New Jersey, Estell Manor New Jersey, Beach Haven New Jersey, Tuckerton New Jersey, Corbin City New Jersey, Sea Isle City New Jersey, Elwood New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Atlantic City, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Atlantic City. Passport expediting companies charge their own set of fees for their service in addition to the government passport application fee and government expediting fee. The cost gets more expensive the faster your passport is needed and it's actually not any faster than visiting a regional passport office yourself. However, using an expediting service is highly convenient as you won't have to go to a regional passport office yourself (for any DS11 application, you will still need to visit a local acceptance agent to get your documents sealed).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Atlantic City, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Atlantic City simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Atlantic City contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
Getting a passport is pretty much the process same wherever you are, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Atlantic City.
The basic process: fill out the DS-11 New Passport Application, take it with your proof of identity, passport photos, and passport fees to the only passport office in Atlantic City to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide
There are a couple of different methods to getting your passport processed, which route you choose will determine how fast your passport will be received. By going to a passport service office in Atlantic City, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
While not down the street, the closest option for a passport-issuing facility is the Philadelphia Passport Agency, it's not too far from Atlantic City and if you can provide proof of travel within the next seventy-two hours, you can make an appointment there and get a passport.
If you have trouble getting an appointment at the Philadelphia Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Atlantic City.
Unlike drivers licenses and state IDs, passports are a Federal (national) document, it costs the same no matter what city or state you are in, $130 ($165 with acceptance agent fee) for adult passports and $100 ($135 with acceptance agent fee) for child passports. There may be some additional fees and / or expenses that you might need to pay, please see passport fees for an explaination of all passport fees and costs.
One of the most common questions we get asked is where "where should I get my passport photos taken at?" First, have a look at our in-depth passport photo guide so you know everything there is to know about passport photos. Here are the major stores that take and print passport photos near Atlantic City.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
UPS Store - Atlantic City Convention Center - (0.3 mi)In The Atlantic City Conv Center - Extended Hours During Conv Free Parking Spaces In The Garage!
1 Convention Blvd
Atlantic City NJ 08401
(609) 449-2480
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #825 - Ventnor - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
315 North Dorset Avenue
Ventnor NJ 08406
(609) 822-1500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #7096 - Brigantine - (2.8 mi)
Photo Center
3313 Atlantic Brigantine Blvd
Brigantine NJ 08203
(609) 266-3260
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Colmar Home Center - (3.6 mi)
True Value Hardware
7 S Essex Ave
Margate City NJ 08402
(609) 350-6207
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #853 - Margate City - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
9301 Ventnor Avenue
Margate City NJ 08402
(609) 822-3222
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #336 - Pleasantville - (4.7 mi)
Photo Center
900 North New Road
Pleasantville NJ 08232
(609) 272-3002
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #1061 - Absecon - (5.5 mi)
Photo Center
603 White Horse Pike
Absecon NJ 08201
(609) 641-8661
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Egg Hbr Township Supercenter - (5.8 mi)
Photo Center
6801 Black Horse Pike
Egg Hbr Township NJ 08234
609-415-6349
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #809 - Egg Harbor Township - (6 mi)
Photo Center
6818 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township NJ 08234
(609) 645-2902
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Central Square Shopping Center - (6.2 mi)
Located In Central Square Shopping Center
199 New Rd
Linwood NJ 08221
(609) 653-6777
Price: Cost varies by location