Springfield, New Jersey Passport Office Information
How to get a passport in Springfield, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process
In Springfield, 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 Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Springfield.
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 Springfield New Jersey
Showing the single passport office in Springfield:
 | Springfield Post Office |
225 Mountain Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
Other passport offices near Springfield New Jersey
Short Hills Post Office - Short Hills - 1.6 MilesUnion Post Office - Union - 1.8 Miles
Millburn Post Office - Millburn - 1.8 Miles
Summit Post Office - Summit - 1.9 Miles
Cranford Post Office - Cranford - 2.7 Miles
Garwood Post Office - Garwood - 2.9 Miles
Maplewood Post Office - Maplewood - 2.9 Miles
Union County Clerk's Office/Westfield Branch - Westfield - 3 Miles
Westfield Post Office - Westfield - 3 Miles
Chatham Post Office - Chatham - 3.6 Miles
Regional Passport Offices Close to Springfield
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 - 14.6 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 41.5 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 58.6 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 165.5 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 177.3 Miles
Springfield, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides
Getting a passport in Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield will need to visit a passport office.
* Please see regional passport offices close to Springfield, there is one less than 100 miles from Springfield.
* 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 Springfield
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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield
Residents of the following cities that are close to Springfield can consider using the passport office services in Springfield for their passport application sealing needs.
Springfield New Jersey, Springfield New Jersey, Kenilworth New Jersey, Summit New Jersey, Millburn New Jersey, Union New Jersey, Westfield New Jersey, Cranford New Jersey, Cranford New Jersey, Garwood New Jersey, Maplewood New Jersey, Roselle Park New Jersey, New Providence New Jersey, Chatham New Jersey, Roselle New Jersey, Fanwood New Jersey, Irvington New Jersey, Scotch Plains New Jersey, Berkeley Heights New Jersey, Clark New Jersey
Passport Expediting in Springfield, New Jersey
In a hurry and travelling soon? You can use a company that expedites passports in Springfield. 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 Springfield, New Jersey
We make the passport application process easier and make getting a passport in Springfield simplier. Our guide to how and where to get a passport in Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield.
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 Springfield 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield residents, there is a regional passport facility only 14.6 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 Springfield 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 Springfield
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 Springfield.
It is recommended that you call to confirm that your chosen location offers passport photos onsite.
CVS #5771 - Springfield Township - (1 mi)Photo Center
178 Morris Avenue
Springfield Township NJ 07081
(973) 379-8771
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13440 - Springfield - (1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Morris & Maple
125 Morris Ave
Springfield NJ 07081
(973) 564-5201
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walgreens #15595 - Short Hills - (1.1 mi)
Northwest Corner Of Milburn & Morris
587 Millburn Ave
Short Hills NJ 07078
(973) 376-0137
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99Walmart Union Store - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
900 Springfield Rd
Union NJ 07083
908-624-9577
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44Costco Store #320 - Union - (1.7 mi)
Photo Center
1055 Hudson St
Union NJ 07083
(908) 810-1458
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99UPS Store - Summit - (1.9 mi)
Across From Summit Train Station, Next Door To Starbucks. Please Call For Holiday Hours.
55 Union Place
Summit NJ 07901
(908) 273-7000
Price: Cost varies by locationCVS #4626 - Millburn - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
187 Millburn Avenue
Millburn NJ 07041
(973) 258-1595
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #667 - Union - (1.9 mi)
Photo Center
2287 Morris Avenue
Union NJ 07083
(908) 964-6560
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99CVS #6071 - Summit - (2 mi)
Photo Center
29 Deforest Avenue
Summit NJ 07901
(908) 273-0360
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99Walgreens #13705 - Vauxhall - (2.1 mi)
Of 2933 Vauxhall Rd &
2933 Vauxhall Rd
Vauxhall NJ 07088
(908) 378-1101
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99