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Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Passport Office Information


How to get a passport in Wood-Ridge, NJ: Passport Offices & Application Process

Wood-Ridge Branch Post Office
290 Hackensack St
Wood-Ridge NJ, 7075

In Wood-Ridge, 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 Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge, 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 Wood-Ridge, New Jersey and Expedited Passport service options for Wood-Ridge.

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 Wood-Ridge New Jersey

Showing the single passport office in Wood-Ridge:

Wood-Ridge Branch Post Office

290 Hackensack St
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075

 

Other passport offices near Wood-Ridge New Jersey

South Hackensack Post Office - South Hackensack - 1.9 Miles
Little Ferry Post Office - Little Ferry - 2.5 Miles
Bergen County Clerk's Office - Hackensack - 2.7 Miles
Ridgefield Park Post Office - Ridgefield Park - 2.9 Miles
Saddle Brook Main Post Office - Saddle Brook - 2.9 Miles
Clifton Passport Center - Clifton - 3.2 Miles
Ridgefield Post Office - Ridgefield - 3.8 Miles
Teaneck Post Office - Teaneck - 3.9 Miles
North Bergen Post Office - North Bergen - 4.5 Miles
Secaucus Main Post Office - Secaucus - 4.5 Miles

Regional Passport Offices Close to Wood-Ridge

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 - 8.1 Miles
Connecticut Passport Agency - 27.8 Miles
Philadelphia Passport Agency - 72.4 Miles
Boston Passport Agency - 163.3 Miles
Washington Passport Agency - 179.5 Miles



Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Passport Forms & Application Guides

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

Please select the appropriate guide from the list:

Passport Renewal in Wood-Ridge

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 Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge

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

Wood-Ridge New Jersey, Carlstadt New Jersey, Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey, East Rutherford New Jersey, Wallington New Jersey, Teterboro New Jersey, Rutherford New Jersey, Passaic New Jersey, Moonachie New Jersey, South Hackensack New Jersey, Lodi New Jersey, Little Ferry New Jersey, Garfield New Jersey, Ridgefield Park New Jersey, Bogota New Jersey, Lyndhurst New Jersey, Saddle Brook New Jersey, Maywood New Jersey, Clifton New Jersey, Rochelle Park New Jersey

Passport Expediting in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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

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

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

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 Wood-Ridge, 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 Wood-Ridge residents, there is a regional passport facility only 8.1 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 Wood-Ridge as there are other options available.

How much does a passport cost in Wood-Ridge?

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 Wood-Ridge

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 Wood-Ridge.

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

CVS #6070 - Wood Ridge - (0.3 mi)
Photo Center
295 Valley Boulevard
Wood Ridge NJ 07075
(201) 933-7292
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #6862 - Carlstadt - (0.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Garden & Hoboken
637 Hoboken Rd
Carlstadt NJ 07072
(201) 842-0916
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2957 - East Rutherford - (0.9 mi)
Photo Center
570 Paterson Avenue
East Rutherford NJ 07070
(201) 507-3602
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Costco Store #1214 - Teterboro - (1.3 mi)
Photo Center
2 Teterboro Landing Dr
Teterboro NJ 07608
(201) 596-7001
Price: Cost at COSTCO locations: $5.99
Walmart Teterboro Supercenter - (1.4 mi)
Photo Center
1 Teterboro Landing Drive
Teterboro NJ 07608
201-375-4746
Price: Cost at Walmart locations: $7.44
UPS Store - Rutherford - (1.4 mi)
In New Condo Building Near Train Station Across From Domino's
1 Orient Way
Rutherford NJ 07070
(201) 939-5200
Price: Cost varies by location
Walgreens #19931 - Rutherford - (1.7 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Park Avenue & West Park Place
208 Park Ave
Rutherford NJ 07070
(201) 896-9251
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
CVS #2024 - Garfield - (1.8 mi)
Photo Center
281 Midland Avenue
Garfield NJ 07026
(973) 253-8301
Price: Cost at CVS locations: $14.99
Walgreens #2968 - Lodi - (1.8 mi)
Arnot Road & Main Avenue
20 Arnot St
Lodi NJ 07644
(973) 470-9494
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99
Walgreens #17490 - Passaic - (1.9 mi)
Northeast Corner Of Main Ave & Brook Ave
78 Main Ave
Passaic NJ 07055
(973) 778-0510
Price: Cost at Walgreens locations: $14.99


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