North Bergen, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in North Bergen, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In North Bergen, 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 North Bergen 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 North Bergen, 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 North Bergen, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for North Bergen.
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 North Bergen New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in North Bergen:
North Bergen Post Office |
4608 Tonnelle Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Other passport offices near North Bergen New Jersey
West New York Post Office - West New York - 0.6 MilesUnion City Post Office - Union City - 1.4 Miles
Fairview Post Office - Fairview - 1.6 Miles
Cliffside Park Post Office - Cliffside Park - 2 Miles
Secaucus Main Post Office - Secaucus - 2 Miles
Ansonia Station Passport Section - New York - 2.3 Miles
Planetarium Station - New York - 2.4 Miles
Radio City Station Post Office - New York - 2.5 Miles
Times Square Station - New York - 2.6 Miles
Cathedral Station - New York - 2.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to North Bergen
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 - 4 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 27 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 72 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 163 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 179.6 Miles
North Bergen, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in North Bergen 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 North Bergen 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 North Bergen will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to North Bergen, there is one less than 100 miles from North Bergen.
* 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 North Bergen
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 North Bergen 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 North Bergen 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 North Bergen
Residents of the following cities that are close to North Bergen can consider using the passport office services in North Bergen for their passport application sealing needs.
West New York New Jersey, Union City New Jersey, North Bergen New Jersey, Guttenberg New Jersey, Secaucus New Jersey, Weehawken New Jersey, Fairview New Jersey, Cliffside Park New Jersey, Ridgefield New Jersey, Hoboken New Jersey, Moonachie New Jersey, Edgewater New Jersey, Palisades Park New Jersey, Little Ferry New Jersey, Harlem New York, East Harlem New York, Lyndhurst New Jersey, Ridgefield Park New Jersey, Roosevelt Island New York, Greenwich Village New York
Passport Expediting in North Bergen, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in North Bergen. 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 North Bergen, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in North Bergen simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in North Bergen 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 North Bergen, 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 North Bergen.
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 North Bergen 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 North Bergen, 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 North Bergen residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4 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 North Bergen 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.
List of places to get passport photos in North Bergen
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 North Bergen.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
Walgreens #5343 - West New York - (0.3 mi)Southeast Corner Of Kennedy & 61St
6012 Kennedy Blvd W
West New York NJ 07093
(201) 869-9004
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1124 - West New York - (0.6 mi)
Photo Center
Coviello Plaza, 5300 Bergenline Avenue
West New York NJ 07093
(201) 974-0818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Secaucus Supercenter - (0.7 mi)
Photo Center
400 Park Pl
Secaucus NJ 07094
201-325-9343
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #7400 - Union City - (0.8 mi)
Photo Center
4700 Bergenline Avenue
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 867-5900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99UPS Store - Columbia Park Shopping Center - (1.1 mi)
In Between Petland Discounts & Shoprite
3135 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen NJ 07047
(201) 706-8700
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12442 - Union City - (1.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Kennedy Blvd. & 36Th
3508 Kennedy Blvd.
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 864-9129
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #11774 - North Bergen Township - (1.3 mi)
Northwest Corner Of River Rd & Palisades Medical Center
7401 River Rd
North Bergen Township NJ 07047
(201) 662-6280
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart North Bergen Supercenter - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
2100 88th St
North Bergen NJ 07047
201-758-2898
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44CVS #808 - Secaucus - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
101 Plaza Center
Secaucus NJ 07094
(201) 863-5535
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5333 - Union City - (1.4 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Park & Peter
3333 Park Ave
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 558-0094
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99