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Raritan, New Jersey Passport Office Information


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

Raritan Post Office
30 E Somerset St
Raritan NJ, 8869

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

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 Raritan New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Raritan:

Raritan Post Office

30 E Somerset St
Raritan, NJ 08869

 

Other passport offices near Raritan New Jersey

Somerville Main Post Office - Somerville - 1.4 Miles
Somerset County Clerk's Office - Somerville - 1.5 Miles
Bridgewater Main Post Office - Bridgewater Twp - 1.8 Miles
Flagtown Post Office - Hillsborough - 3.6 Miles
Hillsborough Post Office - Hillsborough - 4.4 Miles
Bound Brook Post Office - Bound Brook - 5.1 Miles
South Bound Brook Post Office - South Bound Brook - 5.1 Miles
Neshanic Station Post Office - Neshanic Station - 5.5 Miles
Liberty Corner Post Office - Bernards Twp - 6.3 Miles
Middlesex Post Office - Middlesex - 6.4 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Raritan

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 - 30.4 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 43.9 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 57.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 149.6 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 193.5 Miles



Raritan, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Raritan

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 Raritan 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 Raritan 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 Raritan

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

Raritan New Jersey, Bridgewater New Jersey, Manville New Jersey, Zarephath New Jersey, Bound Brook New Jersey, Millstone New Jersey, South Bound Brook New Jersey, Warren Township New Jersey, Whitehouse Station New Jersey, Bedminster New Jersey, Middlesex New Jersey, Township of Bernards New Jersey, Dunellen New Jersey, Somerset New Jersey, Gladstone New Jersey, Voorhees New Jersey, Bernardsville New Jersey, Watchung New Jersey, Lebanon New Jersey, North Plainfield New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Raritan, New Jersey

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

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

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 Raritan.
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 Raritan 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 Raritan?

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 Raritan, 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 Raritan 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 Raritan.

How much does a passport cost in Raritan?

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 Raritan

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 Raritan.

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

UPS Store - Bridgewater - (0.8 mi)
Next To Wegman's
726 Route 202 S
Bridgewater NJ 08807
(908) 575-1100
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #7347 - Somerville - (0.8 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Rt 206 & Somerset
129 Somerset St
Somerville NJ 08876
(908) 725-8259
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2854 - Bridgewater - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
230 Milltown Road
Bridgewater NJ 08807
(908) 231-6360
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #3031 - Bridgewater - (3 mi)
Photo Center
440 Union Avenue
Bridgewater NJ 08807
(908) 707-1231
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walmart Manville Supercenter - (3.1 mi)
Photo Center
100 North Main Street
Manville NJ 08835
908-575-8891
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
CVS #1195 - Manville - (3.2 mi)
Photo Center
321 South Main Street
Manville NJ 08835
(908) 725-8050
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2203 - Hillsborough - (3.6 mi)
Photo Center
220 Triangle Road
Hillsborough NJ 08876
(908) 369-1762
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #322 - Bridgewater - (3.8 mi)
Photo Center
325 Promenade Blvd
Bridgewater NJ 08807
(732) 584-1003
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walgreens #6957 - Bound Brook - (4.3 mi)
Southwest Corner Of Thompson & Union
476 W Union Ave
Bound Brook NJ 08805
(732) 805-4014
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
UPS Store - Bedminster - (4.5 mi)
Photo Center
75 Washington Valley Rd
Bedminster NJ 07921
(908) 781-2697
Price: Cost varies by location


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