passport book or card (For children age 15 and under, please see the requirements below) Original documents are required, photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable. You must submit one (1) of the following for proof of U.S. State Department’s passport centers and does not include estimated mailing times, which may vary across the country.įor more information about processing times and emergency situation exceptions, please visit the U.S. State Department, the listed processing times only include the time your application is at one of the U.S.

State Department Passport Processing TimesĮxpedited Service: (additional $60 fee) from 5 to 7 weeks* You will also need to provide additional information, such as an authorization letter from the courier company and proof of urgent international travel in 14 days, or 28 days if you need a foreign visa.

If you are using a courier company and applying on Form DS-11, you still must appear in person at an acceptance facility such as a post office, library, or local government office.

If you are using a third-party hand carry service, please call the office first.

To check if you are eligible to do so, please click here to visit the U.S. You may also be eligible to renew your passport by mail. If you are unable to do so, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment. The passport applicant must be present and passport applications must be completed prior to your arrival.

Please click here for more information about our two locations. Appointments can be made by calling the respective passport office during normal business hours. Walk-ins are welcome but should expect longer wait times. Please be advised that priority will be granted to those with appointments. To minimize customer wait times, passport appointments are recommended, and are required for parties of 4 or more applicants. Although the issuance of passports is done by the federal passport agency, the County Clerk’s Passport Offices in Freehold Borough and Neptune are available to assist in the preparation of the application which, in turn, is forwarded to the U.S.

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