📍 NEW JERSEY
Hudson County Passport Division
County Clerk Office · Jersey City
The Hudson County Passport Division operates out of the Hudson County Administration Building at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, serving as the county government's dedicated passport acceptance facility.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Tuesday – Thursday | By appointment only, approximately 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM; call (201) 369-3470, Option 4 to schedule |
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| Monday, Friday | Closed for passport services — call to confirm any schedule changes |
📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The Hudson County Passport Division operates out of the Hudson County Administration Building at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, serving as the county government's dedicated passport acceptance facility. Administered by the Hudson County Clerk's Office, this division processes first-time passport applications for residents throughout all 12 Hudson County municipalities — from Bayonne and Secaucus to Weehawken and Hoboken — as well as for Jersey City locals who prefer a county-government setting over a post office.
Unlike USPS acceptance counters, the Passport Division operates strictly by appointment, typically Tuesday through Thursday. Calling (201) 369-3470, Option 4 is the most reliable way to schedule; walk-ins are generally not accommodated. The office handles adult and minor first-time applications, replacement passports for lost or stolen documents, and name changes that require a new passport book or card. Staff are familiar with the full suite of State Department forms and can help clarify which application type applies to your situation.
The Administration Building is accessible via multiple NJ Transit bus routes along Cornelison Avenue. For those who need an urgent appointment due to imminent travel, the New York Passport Agency at 376 Hudson Street in Manhattan is the nearest expediting center — about 20 minutes by PATH from Journal Square. Explore all acceptance sites in the area on the Jersey City passport offices page.
💡 Good to know
The Hudson County Passport Division is the only non-USPS acceptance facility in this dataset for Jersey City, and it is run directly by the Hudson County Clerk's Office — giving it a different character from a post office counter. Staff can spend more time on complex cases or answer questions about documentation. Because appointments fill quickly ahead of spring and summer travel peaks, calling several weeks in advance is wise. Travelers with a departure within 14 days should go directly to the New York Passport Agency at 376 Hudson Street, Manhattan — by appointment only via the State Department's online system. See all county-wide options on the Jersey City passport offices page or the statewide New Jersey passport guide.