📍 NEW JERSEY
Jersey City Main Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Jersey City
The Jersey City Main Post Office on Montgomery Street serves as the downtown anchor for passport services in Hudson County's largest city.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri (appointments) | 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue–Thu (walk-in) | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday (appointments) | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Jersey City Main Post Office on Montgomery Street serves as the downtown anchor for passport services in Hudson County's largest city. Situated steps from the Harborside financial district and the waterfront PATH station, this location is the most centrally accessible acceptance facility for residents of downtown Jersey City and commuters passing through the Exchange Place area.
Walk-in passport acceptance hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, with appointment-based service available Monday through Friday 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Applications for both new and renewal passports can be processed here, along with minor applicants accompanied by both parents or guardians. Passport photos are also available on-site.
Downtown Jersey City's proximity to the New York Passport Agency — a quick PATH ride across the Hudson — makes this office a logical starting point for travelers with imminent departures who may later need an expedited appointment at the agency in Manhattan.
💡 Good to know
The Montgomery Street location is one of few offices in the area offering Saturday morning passport acceptance — ideal for applicants who cannot leave work on weekdays. To book an appointment, use the USPS scheduler at tools.usps.com/rcas/. Walk-in slots are limited to the Tuesday–Thursday afternoon window and fill quickly; arriving early is advisable. For a broader look at all Jersey City passport offices, or to compare locations across the state, visit our New Jersey passport acceptance guide.