Bayonne, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Bayonne, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Bayonne, 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 Bayonne 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 Bayonne, 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 Bayonne, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Bayonne.
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 Bayonne New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Bayonne:
 | Bayonne Post Office |
570 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Other passport offices near Bayonne New Jersey
West New Brighton Station - Staten Island - 1.8 MilesRichmond County Clerk - Staten Island - 2 Miles
St. George Station - Staten Island - 2.1 Miles
Port Richmond Station - Staten Island - 2.2 Miles
Stapleton Station - Staten Island - 3 Miles
Staten Island (GPO) Main Post Office - Staten Island - 3.1 Miles
Mariners Harbor Station - Staten Island - 3.2 Miles
Bergen South Post Office - Jersey City - 3.2 Miles
Palladino Station/Rosebank Post Office - Staten Island - 3.6 Miles
Woodside Station - New York - 4.2 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Bayonne
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.
New York Passport Agency - 6.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 34.7 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 63.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 170.7 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 171.8 Miles
Bayonne, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Bayonne 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 Bayonne 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 Bayonne will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Bayonne, there is one less than 100 miles from Bayonne.
* 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 Bayonne
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 Bayonne 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 Bayonne 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 Bayonne
Residents of the following cities that are close to Bayonne can consider using the passport office services in Bayonne for their passport application sealing needs.
Bayonne New Jersey, Bay Ridge New York, Harrison New Jersey, Borough Park New York, East Newark New Jersey, New York City New York, Hoboken New Jersey, Downtown Manhattan New York, Little Italy New York, Greenwich Village New York, Kearny New Jersey, Bensonhurst New York, Irvington New Jersey, Linden New Jersey, Roselle New Jersey, Flatbush New York, Roselle Park New Jersey, Coney Island New York, Union New Jersey, Carteret New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Bayonne, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Bayonne. 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 Bayonne, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Bayonne simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Bayonne contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:
The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Bayonne, you get the extra advantage of being really close to the New York Passport Agency, this is great if you need a passport fast. However, with most new passport applicants, the journey will start by going to a local acceptance agent; there is only one passport office in Bayonne.
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 Bayonne 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 Bayonne, you have the choice between standard mail-in service (currently taking 10-12 weeks) or expedited mail-in service (takes 4-6 weeks).
If you need it faster, luckily for Bayonne residents, there is a regional passport facility only 6.1 miles away. It's possible to make an appointment at the New York Passport Agency and get a passport there if you have proof of travel within 72 hours.
Please also check the nearby regional passport office list for other regional, passport-issuing facilities near Bayonne as there are other options available.
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 Bayonne.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #2753 - Bayonne - (0.4 mi)Photo Center
560 Avenue C
Bayonne NJ 07002
(201) 823-5601
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5463 - Bayonne - (0.4 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Broadway & 32Nd
699 Broadway
Bayonne NJ 07002
(201) 243-1804
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Bayonne - (0.4 mi)
Across From Rite-Aid, Corner Of 22nd
470 Broadway
Bayonne NJ 07002
(201) 339-1995
Price: Cost varies by locationCostco Store #1334 - Bayonne - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
21 Goldsborough Dr
Bayonne NJ 07002
(201) 354-2335
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99Walgreens #15368 - Bayonne - (1.3 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Broadway & 53Rd
1080 Broadway
Bayonne NJ 07002
(201) 620-9175
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #6253 - Jersey City - (1.9 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Kennedy & Seaview
1561 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 332-4668
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #16288 - Staten Island - (2 mi)
Photo Center
Empire Outlets 55B Richmond Terrace
Staten Island NY 10301
(929) 308-2712
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #6051 - Staten Island - (2 mi)
Photo Center
501 Forest Avenue
Staten Island NY 10310
(718) 447-1602
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #7321 - Staten Island - (2.5 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Jewett Ave & Forest Ave
1227 Forest Ave
Staten Island NY 10310
(718) 448-6486
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Forest Avenue - (2.5 mi)
Across The Street From The Stop & Shop Shopping Center On Forest Avenue, Between Jewett And Barrett
1324 Forest Ave
Staten Island NY 10302
(718) 390-0300
Price: Cost varies by location