Passport Offices and Expedited Passports in New Jersey
New Jersey residents apply for a first passport at an acceptance facility such as a post office, county clerk's office or municipal building. There is no State Department passport agency inside New Jersey, so travelers who need a passport within days go to the agency in Manhattan or Philadelphia, or use a registered courier such as Allstate Passports & Visas. This page lists acceptance facilities in 56 New Jersey towns, explains each option, and shows how to order a New Jersey birth certificate.
Choose your city
North Jersey: Bayonne, Bloomfield, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Hackensack, Hawthorne, Jersey City, Kearny, Little Falls, Maplewood, Montclair, Newark, North Bergen, North Haledon, Nutley, Paramus, Passaic, Paterson, Ridgewood, Short Hills, South Orange Village, Teaneck, West Orange
Morris and Somerset counties: Bedminster, Morristown, Randolph
Central Jersey: Edison, Freehold, Howell, Marlboro, Matawan, Monroe, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Red Bank, Sayreville, Westfield
Ocean County: Brick, Lakewood, Toms River
Trenton and Burlington County: Trenton, Fort Dix, Willingboro, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Marlton
South Jersey: Camden, Cherry Hill Mall, Echelon, Pennsauken, Vineland, Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Galloway
Your options in New Jersey
Passport acceptance facilities
Acceptance facilities handle first-time passports, passports for children under 16, and replacements for passports that were lost or stolen. Many county clerk offices and post offices in New Jersey take appointments only, and some also take passport photos on site. Pick your town above to see the facilities nearby.
For your appointment, bring Form DS-11 unsigned (you sign it in front of the agent), proof of U.S. citizenship such as a certified birth certificate, a photo ID with a photocopy of the front and back, and one passport photo. The application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State and a separate execution fee goes to the facility.
The New York and Philadelphia passport agencies
The New York Passport Agency in Manhattan is the closest State Department agency for most of North and Central New Jersey. For Camden, Cherry Hill and the rest of South Jersey, the Philadelphia Passport Agency is often closer. Both see applicants by appointment only, and only when they travel internationally within 14 days or need a foreign visa within 28 days. Bring proof of travel to the appointment. How to book an agency appointment.
Allstate Passports & Visas
We are a private courier registered with the U.S. Department of State, not a government office. We review your documents and hand-carry your application to a passport agency, so you do not have to take time off for a trip into Manhattan or Philadelphia. Call (800) 672-1015, text (206) 522-5995, or read about our passport services.
Birth certificates in New Jersey
The New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry in Trenton, keeps state birth records from 1918 to the present. Older records, from May 1848 up to about 100 years ago, are held by the New Jersey State Archives. A certified copy from the state office costs $25, and extra copies of the same record ordered at the same time cost $2 each. You can order online or by phone through VitalChek, or by mail.
You can also order from the local registrar in the town where the birth took place. Fees there are set by each town, and a local office is often the quickest choice if you live nearby. Every request needs a copy of your photo ID and proof of your relationship to the person named on the record. Details are on the New Jersey Department of Health ordering and fees page.
New Jersey passport questions
Is there a passport office in New Jersey?
No. New Jersey has no State Department passport agency. The nearest agencies are in Manhattan and Philadelphia, and both see people by appointment only, for travel within 14 days or a visa needed within 28 days. Everyone else applies at a local acceptance facility or renews by mail or online.
Which passport agency is closer to me, New York or Philadelphia?
For North and Central New Jersey, the New York Passport Agency in Manhattan is usually closer. For Camden, Burlington, Atlantic and Cumberland counties, the Philadelphia Passport Agency is usually the shorter trip.
Can I renew my passport online in New Jersey?
Yes, if you qualify. Online renewal is run by the State Department and works the same way in every state. It is meant for adults renewing a regular passport who are not traveling soon. If your trip is close, an agency appointment or a registered courier is the faster route.
Can I get my New Jersey birth certificate from my town hall?
Yes. The local registrar in the town where you were born can issue a certified copy, and fees vary by town. You can also order from the state Office of Vital Statistics and Registry in Trenton.
Information checked October 2026. Related pages: passport renewal, new passport, passport for a child, lost or stolen passport.
