Maplewood, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Maplewood, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Maplewood, 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Maplewood.
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 Maplewood New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Maplewood:
 | Maplewood Post Office |
160 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Other passport offices near Maplewood New Jersey
South Orange Post Office - South Orange - 1.1 MilesMillburn Post Office - Millburn - 1.4 Miles
Short Hills Post Office - Short Hills - 2.3 Miles
Union Post Office - Union - 2.5 Miles
Springfield Post Office - Springfield - 2.6 Miles
Orange Post Office - Orange - 3.1 Miles
East Orange Main Post Office - East Orange - 3.4 Miles
City Clerk's Office - East Orange - 3.7 Miles
Summit Post Office - Summit - 3.9 Miles
Livingston Post Office - Livingston - 4.1 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Maplewood
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 - 12.2 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 38.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 61.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 168.5 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 174.3 Miles
Maplewood, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Maplewood, there is one less than 100 miles from Maplewood.
* 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 Maplewood
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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood
Residents of the following cities that are close to Maplewood can consider using the passport office services in Maplewood for their passport application sealing needs.
Maplewood New Jersey, Irvington New Jersey, Millburn New Jersey, Union New Jersey, Springfield New Jersey, Springfield New Jersey, Kenilworth New Jersey, East Orange New Jersey, Livingston New Jersey, Livingston New Jersey, Summit New Jersey, Roselle Park New Jersey, Cranford New Jersey, Cranford New Jersey, Chatham New Jersey, Roselle New Jersey, East Newark New Jersey, Roseland New Jersey, Garwood New Jersey, Glen Ridge New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Maplewood, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Maplewood. 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 Maplewood, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Maplewood simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Maplewood 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood.
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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood residents, there is a regional passport facility only 12.2 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #10211 - Maplewood - (0.5 mi)Photo Center
453 Valley Street
Maplewood NJ 07040
(973) 763-0124
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13705 - Vauxhall - (0.9 mi)
Of 2933 Vauxhall Rd &
2933 Vauxhall Rd
Vauxhall NJ 07088
(908) 378-1101
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13686 - Maplewood - (1.1 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Burnett Ave. & Springfield
1633 Springfield Ave
Maplewood NJ 07040
(973) 761-7391
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4626 - Millburn - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
187 Millburn Avenue
Millburn NJ 07041
(973) 258-1595
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - South Orange - (1.1 mi)
Town Center Across From Train Station Or Ashley Market
4 South Orange Ave
South Orange NJ 07079
(973) 821-5380
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #3146 - Newark - (1.2 mi)
Irvington Avenue & Manor Drive
561-579 Irvington Ave
Newark NJ 07106
(973) 373-0387
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #13440 - Springfield - (2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Morris & Maple
125 Morris Ave
Springfield NJ 07081
(973) 564-5201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #19400 - Irvington - (2 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Clinton Avenue & Smith Street
1200 Clinton Ave
Irvington NJ 07111
(973) 375-3211
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #5771 - Springfield Township - (2 mi)
Photo Center
178 Morris Avenue
Springfield Township NJ 07081
(973) 379-8771
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #667 - Union - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
2287 Morris Avenue
Union NJ 07083
(908) 964-6560
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99