Howell, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Howell, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Howell, 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 Howell 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 Howell, 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 Howell, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Howell.
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 Howell New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Howell:
Howell Post Office |
4170 US-9
Howell, NJ 07731
Other passport offices near Howell New Jersey
Jackson Post Office - Jackson - 3 MilesNorthern Ocean County Resource Center - Lakewood - 3.3 Miles
Adelphia Main Post Office - Howell Twp - 4.3 Miles
Brick Post Office - Brick - 6 Miles
Freehold Post Office - Freehold - 7 Miles
Monmouth County Clerk's Office - Freehold - 7.3 Miles
Manasquan Post Office - Manasquan - 7.6 Miles
Sea Girt Post Office - Sea Girt - 7.9 Miles
Spring Lake Post Office - Spring Lake - 8.2 Miles
Belmar Post Office - Belmar - 8.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Howell
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 - 36.1 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 44.4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 62.1 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 150.9 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 194.6 Miles
Howell, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Howell, there is one less than 100 miles from Howell.
* 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 Howell
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 Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell
Residents of the following cities that are close to Howell can consider using the passport office services in Howell for their passport application sealing needs.
Howell New Jersey, Lakewood New Jersey, Farmingdale New Jersey, Brielle New Jersey, Manasquan New Jersey, Point Pleasant New Jersey, Sea Girt New Jersey, Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey, Spring Lake Heights New Jersey, Spring Lake New Jersey, Lake Como New Jersey, Colts Neck New Jersey, Bay Head New Jersey, Belmar New Jersey, Neptune City New Jersey, Lakehurst New Jersey, Avon-by-the-Sea New Jersey, Bradley Beach New Jersey, Mantoloking New Jersey, Asbury Park New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Howell, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Howell. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions About Passports in Howell, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Howell simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Howell 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 Howell.
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 Howell 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 Howell, 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 New York Passport Agency, it's not too far from Howell 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 New York Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Howell.
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 Howell
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 Howell.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10363 - Howell - (0.6 mi)Photo Center
4251 Us-9
Howell NJ 07731
(732) 363-1198
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13722 - Howell - (0.8 mi)
Of 4011 Rt 9 North &
4011 Route 9 N
Howell NJ 07731
(732) 414-3617
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Howell Supercenter - (1.2 mi)
Photo Center
4900 U.s. Hwy #9
Howell NJ 07731
732-886-9300
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #2369 - Jackson - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
890 Bennetts Mills Road
Jackson NJ 08527
(732) 367-7530
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Jackson - (3.3 mi)
County Line Plaza - Across From Bartley Rd
129 North County Line
Jackson NJ 08527
(732) 905-0007
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #10861 - Howell - (3.8 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Route 9 & Casino
1020 Us Highway 9
Howell NJ 07731
(732) 414-3821
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #2130 - Lakewood - (4 mi)
Photo Center
198 New Hampshire Avenue
Lakewood NJ 08701
(732) 901-5445
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #3908 - Jackson - (4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Harmony & County Line Rd (Rte 526)
430 Harmony Rd
Jackson NJ 08527
(732) 928-6246
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #8939 - Lakewood - (4.4 mi)
Photo Center
596 River Avenue
Lakewood NJ 08701
(732) 367-1834
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13698 - Freehold - (4.9 mi)
Route 9 & Adelphia Rd
3247 Us Highway 9
Freehold NJ 07728
(732) 414-3605
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99