📍 NEW JERSEY
Hudson County Passport Division
County Clerk Office · Jersey City
The Hudson County Passport Division, operated through the Hudson County Clerk's Office at 257 Cornelison Avenue, provides passport acceptance services in a government setting distinct from the standard post office environment.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Mon–Fri | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Hudson County Passport Division, operated through the Hudson County Clerk's Office at 257 Cornelison Avenue, provides passport acceptance services in a government setting distinct from the standard post office environment. Located on the fourth floor of the county administration building in Journal Square-adjacent downtown Jersey City, this office is staffed by county employees specifically trained in passport documentation review.
Acceptance services are available by appointment Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Applicants should call (201) 369-3470, option 4, to schedule. The county office can process first-time adult applications, minor applications, and lost or stolen passport replacements — and county staff can assist with questions about required documentation in ways a busy post office window may not accommodate.
For Jersey City residents seeking a more deliberate, less crowded setting for their application, the county clerk's passport division is an underutilized resource worth considering alongside the city's busier USPS branches.
💡 Good to know
Scheduling at the Hudson County Passport Division is strongly recommended — walk-ins may be turned away depending on staffing. Bring all required documents (DS-11 form, proof of citizenship, government-issued photo ID, and a 2x2 passport photo). The county building has on-site photo services nearby. This office does not typically sell passport photos, so plan accordingly. See all options at our Jersey City passport office guide, or browse the full New Jersey passport acceptance directory for offices elsewhere in Hudson County.