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Hackensack, New Jersey Passport Office Information


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

Bergen County Clerk's Office
1 Bergen County Plz, #120
Hackensack NJ, 7601

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

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 Hackensack New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Hackensack:

Bergen County Clerk's Office

1 Bergen County Plz, #120
Hackensack, NJ 07601

 

Other passport offices near Hackensack New Jersey

Teaneck Post Office - Teaneck - 1.2 Miles
South Hackensack Post Office - South Hackensack - 1.7 Miles
New Milford Post Office - New Milford - 2 Miles
Saddle Brook Main Post Office - Saddle Brook - 2.2 Miles
Ridgefield Park Post Office - Ridgefield Park - 2.3 Miles
Little Ferry Post Office - Little Ferry - 2.4 Miles
River Edge Main Post Office - River Edge - 2.5 Miles
Borough of Paramus - Paramus - 2.5 Miles
Wood-Ridge Branch Post Office - Wood-Ridge - 2.8 Miles
Englewood Parcel Post Annex - Englewood - 2.9 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Hackensack

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 - 9.8 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 25.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 75.5 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 160.4 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 182.5 Miles



Hackensack, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Hackensack

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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack

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

Maywood New Jersey, Bogota New Jersey, South Hackensack New Jersey, Teaneck New Jersey, Lodi New Jersey, Rochelle Park New Jersey, Teterboro New Jersey, Little Ferry New Jersey, Ridgefield Park New Jersey, Saddle Brook New Jersey, River Edge New Jersey, Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey, Moonachie New Jersey, New Milford New Jersey, Garfield New Jersey, Leonia New Jersey, Bergenfield New Jersey, Wood-Ridge New Jersey, Palisades Park New Jersey, Englewood New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Hackensack, New Jersey

In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Hackensack. 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).

Read more about 3rd Party Passport Expediting


Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Hackensack, New Jersey

We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Hackensack simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Hackensack 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 Hackensack?

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack.
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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack?

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 Hackensack, 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 Hackensack residents, there is a regional passport facility only 9.8 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 Hackensack as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Hackensack?

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.

List of places to get passport photos in Hackensack

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 Hackensack.

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

Walgreens #18175 - Hackensack - (0.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Linden Street & Anderson Street
123 Anderson Street
Hackensack NJ 07601
(201) 488-0654
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #6076 - Hackensack - (0.5 mi)
Photo Center
110 Main Street
Hackensack NJ 07601
(201) 487-0092
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #129 - Hackensack - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
101 Polifly Road, Polifly Plaza
Hackensack NJ 07601
(201) 525-1149
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #289 - Teaneck - (1 mi)
Photo Center
540 Cedar Lane
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 836-6990
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #15608 - Teaneck - (1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Elm Ave & Cedar Ln
520 Cedar Ln
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 347-3137
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Hackensack - (1.1 mi)
Summit Plaza Across From Stop 'N Shop
370 W Pleasantview Ave
Hackensack NJ 07601
(201) 646-1666
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Teaneck - (1.1 mi)
Across From Noah's Ark
492C Cedar Lane
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 836-8777
Price: Cost varies by location
UPS Store - Maywood - (1.3 mi)
Across From The Post Office
130 W Pleasant Ave
Maywood NJ 07607
(201) 820-4663
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #19703 - Bogota - (1.3 mi)
Southeast Corner Of River Road & Cross Street
33 River Road
Bogota NJ 07603
(201) 489-7805
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3097 - Teaneck - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
375 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 928-2901
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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