Middlesex County Clerk's Office

The Middlesex County Clerk runs its passport service from the fourth floor of the County Administration Building at 75 Bayard Street, in the heart of downtown New Brunswick. Because it’s a county government office rather than a post office counter, it’s a natural stop if you’re already dealing with a certified birth record, a notarization, or other civil paperwork — you can handle several errands in one visit. The office accepts first-time and child passport applications by appointment and takes the required photo on site, so you don’t have to source one separately.

Parking is easiest in the county deck near the administration building, and the office is ADA accessible. As a first-time or child applicant you’ll need to appear in person with an unsigned DS-11, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid photo ID. If the Clerk’s calendar is full, the Main Post Office a block away is the obvious backup. For statewide fees and processing details, check our New Jersey guide.

Call 732-745-3004 to book — the passport office keeps appointment-only hours and can fill up quickly during the summer travel rush and around Rutgers graduation. Pay the State Department application fee by check or money order and the county execution fee separately; the Clerk accepts cash, check, or card for its portion. If your dates don’t line up here, compare the other New Brunswick acceptance office.