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Closter, New Jersey Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Closter, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process

Closter Post Office
185 Homans Ave
Closter NJ, 7624

In Closter, 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 Closter 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 Closter, 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 Closter, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Closter.

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 Closter New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Closter:

Closter Post Office

185 Homans Ave
Closter, NJ 07624

 

Other passport offices near Closter New Jersey

Harrington Park Post Office - Harrington Park - 1.1 Miles
Norwood Borough Municipal Clerk's Office - Norwood - 1.3 Miles
Cresskill Post Office - Cresskill - 1.9 Miles
Dumont Post Office - Dumont - 2.6 Miles
Tenafly Post Office - Tenafly - 2.8 Miles
Palisades Post Office - Orangetown - 3 Miles
Tappan Post Office - Tappan - 3 Miles
Bergenfield Post Office - Bergenfield - 3.2 Miles
Oradell Post Office - Oradell - 3.4 Miles
Westwood Post Office - Westwood - 3.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Closter

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 - 14.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 19.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 81.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 154.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 188.8 Miles



Closter, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

Getting a passport in Closter 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 Closter 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 Closter will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Closter, there is one less than 100 miles from Closter.
* To renew your passport, you do NOT need to visit a passport office.

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Closter

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 Closter 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 Closter 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 Closter

Residents of the following cities that are close to Closter can consider using the passport office services in Closter for their passport application sealing needs.

Closter New Jersey, Demarest New Jersey, Harrington Park New Jersey, Norwood New Jersey, Haworth New Jersey, Alpine New Jersey, Cresskill New Jersey, Northvale New Jersey, Rockleigh New Jersey, Dumont New Jersey, Old Tappan New Jersey, Tenafly New Jersey, Tappan New York, Emerson New Jersey, Bergenfield New Jersey, River Vale New Jersey, Westwood New Jersey, New Milford New Jersey, Oradell New Jersey, Yonkers New York

Passport Expediting in Closter, New Jersey

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Closter. 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 Closter, New Jersey

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Closter simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Closter contains all the passport office information you will need but often times there are still questions:

What is the application process of getting a passport in Closter?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Closter, 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 Closter.
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 Closter to witness your signature and seal the documents. Wait 10-12 weeks.
For complete in-depth details see: New Passport Application Guide

How fast can I get a passport in Closter?

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 Closter, 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 Closter residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.9 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 Closter as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Closter?

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.

Where to get passport photos in Closter?

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 Closter.

It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.

CVS #456 - Closter - (0.1 mi)
Photo Center
250 Closter Dock Road
Closter NJ 07624
(201) 767-6890
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Closter - (0.4 mi)
Closter Common Shopping Center Near Broadway
570 Piermont Rd
Closter NJ 07624
(201) 784-5555
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #4644 - Cresskill - (2 mi)
Photo Center
80 Piermont Road
Cresskill NJ 07626
(201) 894-0104
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2682 - Dumont - (2.1 mi)
East Madison Avenue & Knickerbocker Road
406 E Madison Ave
Dumont NJ 07628
(201) 384-8942
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Northvale - (2.4 mi)
Photo Center
246 B Livingston St
Northvale NJ 07647
(201) 660-7799
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #716 - Northvale - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
269a Livingston Street
Northvale NJ 07647
(201) 784-0308
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #814 - Dumont - (2.5 mi)
Photo Center
50 West Madison Avenue
Dumont NJ 07628
(201) 385-8883
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19523 - River Vale - (2.6 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Westwood Avenue & Rivervale Road
654 Westwood Avenue
River Vale NJ 07675
(201) 664-6900
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #1224 - Old Tappan - (2.7 mi)
Photo Center
Bi-state Plaza Shopping Center, 216 Old Tappan Road
Old Tappan NJ 07675
(201) 722-0932
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #11804 - Bergenfield - (2.7 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Washington & Columbia
241 N Washington Ave
Bergenfield NJ 07621
(201) 384-0964
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99



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