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Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Passport Office Information


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

Ridgefield Park Post Office
155 Main St
Ridgefield Park NJ, 7660

In Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Ridgefield Park.

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 Ridgefield Park New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Ridgefield Park:

Ridgefield Park Post Office

155 Main St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

 

Other passport offices near Ridgefield Park New Jersey

Little Ferry Post Office - Little Ferry - 0.7 Miles
Ridgefield Post Office - Ridgefield - 1.2 Miles
South Hackensack Post Office - South Hackensack - 1.4 Miles
Borough of Leonia Clerk's Office - Leonia - 1.5 Miles
Bergen County Clerk's Office - Hackensack - 1.7 Miles
Teaneck Post Office - Teaneck - 1.9 Miles
Fort Lee Post Office - Fort Lee - 2.2 Miles
Englewood Parcel Post Annex - Englewood - 2.5 Miles
Wood-Ridge Branch Post Office - Wood-Ridge - 2.7 Miles
Edgewater Post Office - Edgewater - 2.8 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Ridgefield Park

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 - 7.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 24.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 74.8 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 160.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 182.1 Miles



Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park

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

Ridgefield Park New Jersey, Little Ferry New Jersey, Palisades Park New Jersey, Ridgefield New Jersey, South Hackensack New Jersey, Bogota New Jersey, Moonachie New Jersey, Leonia New Jersey, Teterboro New Jersey, Teaneck New Jersey, Fort Lee New Jersey, Cliffside Park New Jersey, Edgewater New Jersey, Fairview New Jersey, Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey, North Bergen New Jersey, Wood-Ridge New Jersey, Englewood New Jersey, Lodi New Jersey, Carlstadt New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

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

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

The process of getting a passport is pretty much the same wherever you are, however because this is about getting a passport in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park.
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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park?

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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park residents, there is a regional passport facility only 7.6 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 Ridgefield Park as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Ridgefield Park?

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 Ridgefield Park

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 Ridgefield Park.

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

CVS #975 - Ridgefield Park - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
198 Main Street
Ridgefield Park NJ 07660
(201) 641-3033
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #5820 - Little Ferry - (1.1 mi)
Photo Center
200 Liberty Street
Little Ferry NJ 07643
(201) 270-5302
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #19703 - Bogota - (1.1 mi)
Southeast Corner Of River Road & Cross Street
33 River Road
Bogota NJ 07603
(201) 489-7805
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #3097 - Teaneck - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
375 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 928-2901
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #481 - Fort Lee - (1.5 mi)
Photo Center
1475 Bergen Boulevard
Fort Lee NJ 07024
(201) 947-4840
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2746 - Leonia - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
400-410 Broad Avenue
Leonia NJ 07605
(201) 592-2201
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #6076 - Hackensack - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
110 Main Street
Hackensack NJ 07601
(201) 487-0092
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
CVS #2742 - Teaneck - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
188 Cedar Lane
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 287-4441
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1214 - Teterboro - (2 mi)
Photo Center
2 Teterboro Landing Dr
Teterboro NJ 07608
(201) 596-7001
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walmart Teterboro Supercenter - (2 mi)
Photo Center
1 Teterboro Landing Drive
Teterboro NJ 07608
201-375-4746
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44


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