Secaucus, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Secaucus, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Secaucus, 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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Secaucus.
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 Secaucus New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Secaucus:
Secaucus Main Post Office |
300 County Ave
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Other passport offices near Secaucus New Jersey
North Bergen Post Office - North Bergen - 1.5 MilesUnion City Post Office - Union City - 1.8 Miles
Hudson City Station - Jersey City - 2.1 Miles
West New York Post Office - West New York - 2.1 Miles
Journal Square Station Post Office - Jersey City - 3 Miles
Hoboken Post Office - Hoboken - 3.1 Miles
Fairview Post Office - Fairview - 3.4 Miles
Hudson County Plaza Hudson County Clerk's Office - Jersey City - 3.4 Miles
Times Square Station - New York - 3.6 Miles
Radio City Station Post Office - New York - 3.7 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Secaucus
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 - 4.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 28.9 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 70.2 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 164.8 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 177.7 Miles
Secaucus, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Secaucus 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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Secaucus, there is one less than 100 miles from Secaucus.
* 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 Secaucus
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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus
Residents of the following cities that are close to Secaucus can consider using the passport office services in Secaucus for their passport application sealing needs.
Secaucus New Jersey, Union City New Jersey, Weehawken New Jersey, Lyndhurst New Jersey, West New York New Jersey, Hoboken New Jersey, North Bergen New Jersey, Guttenberg New Jersey, North Arlington New Jersey, Rutherford New Jersey, East Rutherford New Jersey, Fairview New Jersey, Kearny New Jersey, Moonachie New Jersey, Carlstadt New Jersey, Wood-Ridge New Jersey, Ridgefield New Jersey, Greenwich Village New York, Cliffside Park New Jersey, Little Ferry New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Secaucus, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Secaucus. 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 Secaucus, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Secaucus simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Secaucus 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 Secaucus, 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 Secaucus.
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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus, 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 Secaucus residents, there is a regional passport facility only 4.1 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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus
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 Secaucus.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #808 - Secaucus - (0.8 mi)Photo Center
101 Plaza Center
Secaucus NJ 07094
(201) 863-5535
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walmart Secaucus Supercenter - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
400 Park Pl
Secaucus NJ 07094
201-325-9343
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44UPS Store - Columbia Park Shopping Center - (1.4 mi)
In Between Petland Discounts & Shoprite
3135 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen NJ 07047
(201) 706-8700
Price: Cost varies by locationWalgreens #12442 - Union City - (1.6 mi)
Southeast Corner Of Kennedy Blvd. & 36Th
3508 Kennedy Blvd.
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 864-9129
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #4615 - Union City - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
714 Summit Avenue
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 866-2892
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #17847 - Jersey City - (1.8 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Summit Ave & 5Th St
1212 Summit Ave
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 876-0107
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99UPS Store - Jersey City - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
3495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 222-2110
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #7400 - Union City - (2 mi)
Photo Center
4700 Bergenline Avenue
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 867-5900
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #5333 - Union City - (2 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Park & Peter
3333 Park Ave
Union City NJ 07087
(201) 558-0094
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99CVS #1124 - West New York - (2.1 mi)
Photo Center
Coviello Plaza, 5300 Bergenline Avenue
West New York NJ 07093
(201) 974-0818
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99