County Connection at Ocean County Mall (Ocean County Clerk)

County Connection is the Ocean County Clerk's satellite service counter inside the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue, near JCPenney. It brings passport acceptance to a spot where you can also handle library book drop-offs, voter registration, notary work and tourism info, all under one roof. Passport applications and photos are handled by appointment, making it a handy option if you'd rather visit a mall than the downtown courthouse counter. It is one of three verified passport offices serving the Toms River area.

Because it sits inside the mall, parking is plentiful and free, and you can shop while you're there. Bring a check or money order for the State Department fee; the $35 execution fee to the Ocean County Clerk can go on a card. See how it stacks up against the other Toms River offices before booking.