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Ocean City, New Jersey Passport Office Information


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

Ocean City Post Office
859 Ocean Ave
Ocean City NJ, 8226

In Ocean City, 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City, 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 Ocean City, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Ocean City.

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 Ocean City New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Ocean City:

Ocean City Post Office

859 Ocean Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226

 

Other passport offices near Ocean City New Jersey

Somers Point Post Office - Somers Point - 4 Miles
Upper Township Municipal Complex - Woodbine - 5.5 Miles
Pleasantville Post Office - Pleasantville - 8.9 Miles
Atlantic County Clerk's Office - Atlantic City - 10.5 Miles
Dennisville Post Office - Dennis Twp - 10.6 Miles
Absecon Post Office - Absecon - 11.7 Miles
Mays Landing Post Office - Mays Landing - 12.1 Miles
Brigantine Post Office - Brigantine - 12.7 Miles
Atlantic County Clerk's Office - Mays Landing - 13 Miles
Cape May County Clerk's Office - Cape May Court House - 14.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ocean City

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.

Philadelphia Passport Agency - 48.4 Miles
New York Passport Agency - 92.5 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 115.5 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 118 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 246.3 Miles



Ocean City, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ocean City

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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City

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

Ocean City New Jersey, Somers Point New Jersey, Longport New Jersey, Linwood New Jersey, Margate City New Jersey, Sea Isle City New Jersey, Northfield New Jersey, Corbin City New Jersey, Ventnor City New Jersey, Pleasantville New Jersey, Woodbine New Jersey, Avalon New Jersey, Atlantic City New Jersey, Estell Manor New Jersey, Absecon New Jersey, Pomona New Jersey, Stone Harbor New Jersey, Brigantine New Jersey, Egg Harbor City New Jersey, Port Republic New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Ocean City, New Jersey

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

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

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 Ocean City.
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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City?

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 Ocean City, 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 Philadelphia Passport Agency, it's not too far from Ocean City 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 Philadelphia Passport Agency, there are additional regional offices that are farther but may be options for you, see regional passport offices near Ocean City.

How much does a passport cost in Ocean City?

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 Ocean City

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 Ocean City.

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

CVS #961 - Ocean City - (0.4 mi)
Photo Center
3401 Simpson Avenue
Ocean City NJ 08226
(609) 399-5252
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #752 - Ocean City - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
1601 Haven Avenue
Ocean City NJ 08226
(609) 391-0070
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #4841 - Marmora - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Marmora NJ 08223
(609) 390-0060
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2462 - Somers Point - (4.6 mi)
Photo Center
191 New Road
Somers Point NJ 08244
(609) 601-3001
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5967 - Upper Township - (5.3 mi)
Photo Center
2078 Us Highway 9 South
Upper Township NJ 08230
(609) 624-2310
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #853 - Margate City - (5.9 mi)
Photo Center
9301 Ventnor Avenue
Margate City NJ 08402
(609) 822-3222
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Central Square Shopping Center - (6.5 mi)
Located In Central Square Shopping Center
199 New Rd
Linwood NJ 08221
(609) 653-6777
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #13056 - Egg Harbor Twp - (6.5 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Ocean Heights & Zion
2247 Ocean Heights Ave
Egg Harbor Twp NJ 08234
(609) 926-0283
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Colmar Home Center - (6.8 mi)
True Value Hardware
7 S Essex Ave
Margate City NJ 08402
(609) 350-6207
Price: Cost varies by location
CVS #825 - Ventnor - (7.9 mi)
Photo Center
315 North Dorset Avenue
Ventnor NJ 08406
(609) 822-1500
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99


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