2 of the 14 facilities here have a listing note that says walk-in or no appointment needed; 4 say appointments are required. Notes are copied from the State Department listing; call ahead to confirm before you go.
Mix of locations: 11 post offices, 2 county or state offices and 1 public library.
All 14 locations
Walk-in locations are listed first, then by ZIP code. “Walk-in listed” means the State Department listing says walk-in service or no appointment required; “Appointment listed” means it says appointments are required (some list both, for example walk-in on certain days). Hours change, so call ahead.
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Walk-in listed
Garwood Post Office
202 Center Street, Garwood, NJ 07027
Listing note: “This facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Walk-in listed
Westfield Post Office
153 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
Listing note: “This facility does not require an appointment to accept passport applications.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Cranford Post Office
3 Miln Street, Cranford, NJ 07016
Listing note: “Passport Hours: M-F 9am-3pm. For appointment please call- (908-276-3506)”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Fanwood Post Office
275 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Listing note: “Please call for an appointment at 908-332-7978. Hours are M-F 10am to 3pm.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Linden Post Office
400 North Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Listing note: “Passport Hours: M-F 11am-3pm,appointment required please call 908-925-8836.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Scotch Plains Post Office
536 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Listing note: “Mondays and Saturday - By appointment only. Please call 908-322-4747.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Springfield Post Office
210 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
Listing note: “Please call for an appointment at 973-924-2013. Hours are M-F 11am to 4pm; Sat 11am - 3pm”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Union Post Office
1130 West Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Union County Clerks Office
300 North Ave, East, Westfield, NJ 07090
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Roselle Public Library
104 W Fourth Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203
Listing note: “Hours: M-W 10:30am-6pm, Th, Fri 10:30am-4pm and Sat 10:30am - 1pm. Appointments Required, please contact 908-245-5809”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Elizabeth Main Post Office
310 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Listing note: “Passport Hours: M-F 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm. For appointment please call 908-820-8487”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Union County Clerks Office
2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
No hours note in the listing. Call ahead.
Listed email: [email protected]
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Summit Post Office
61 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Listing note: “Passport Hours: M-F 10am to 3pm/Sat 10am to 1pm. For an appointment at 908-277-1737.”
Listed email: [email protected]
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Appointment listed
Berkeley Heights Post Office
364 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Listing note: “By Appointment Only. Hours are M-F 9:30am - 3pm and Sat 9:30am - 11:30am”
Listed email: [email protected]
Nearest passport agency (urgent travel)
Acceptance facilities in Union County, NJ send applications to the State Department; they can't print a passport. If you travel internationally within 14 days, you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. The closest to Union County, NJ:
New York Passport Agency about 17 miles away (straight line)
Greater New York Federal Building, 376 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3621
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Connecticut Passport Agency about 49 miles away (straight line)
850 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902
Official page updated October 22, 2026. Official agency page
Distances are straight-line from the average location of the facilities on this page. Appointments are free; book through the State Department. See all passport agencies and the urgent-travel rules.
Passport fees
At an acceptance facility you pay two separate fees: the application fee goes to the U.S. Department of State (check or money order), and the $35 execution (acceptance) fee goes to the facility itself. Ask the facility which payment types it accepts.
Applying in person (DS-11)
Application fee (to State Dept) + acceptance fee (to facility)- Adult (16+) first-time, passport book (DS-11)$130to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, passport card (DS-11)$30to State Dept+$35to facility
- Adult first-time, book + card (DS-11)$160to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport book (DS-11)$100to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, passport card (DS-11)$15to State Dept+$35to facility
- Under 16, book + card (DS-11)$115to State Dept+$35to facility
| Optional add-ons | Fee |
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| Expedited service | $60 |
| 1-3 day return delivery (book only) | $26.87 |
| File search | $150 |
Renewing instead? (no acceptance fee, not done at these locations)
| Renewal | Fee |
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| Adult renewal by mail, book (DS-82) | $130 |
| Adult renewal by mail, card (DS-82) | $30 |
| Adult renewal by mail, book + card (DS-82) | $160 |
Fees from the State Department fees page and fee chart (PDF), checked October 27, 2026.
What to bring
Apply in person with Form DS-11 if this is your first U.S. passport, if you are under 16, if your most recent passport was lost, stolen or damaged, if it was issued more than 15 years ago, or if it was issued when you were under 16.
- Form DS-11, printed single-sided and not signed. Sign it only when the acceptance agent tells you to.
- Original (physical, not digital) evidence of U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. birth certificate, a full-validity undamaged U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, plus a photocopy.
- A physical photo ID such as a fully valid driver's license, plus a photocopy of the front and back. If your ID is from a different state than the one you apply in, bring a second photo ID.
- One passport photo that meets the photo requirements.
- The two fee payments: the application fee to the U.S. Department of State and the $35 acceptance fee to the facility.
Photocopies must be on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, single-sided.
Sources: Apply for your adult passport, citizenship evidence, photo ID requirements.
Passport photo rules
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm); head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25-35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- One color photo taken in the last 6 months, on a white or off-white background.
- No filters, edits or retouching.
- No eyeglasses, sunglasses or tinted glasses, unless you include a signed doctor's note for a medical reason.
- No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons (signed statement) or medical reasons (signed doctor's statement).
- No uniforms, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage; remove anything covering your face unless for documented religious or medical reasons.
- Face the camera with a neutral expression (a closed-mouth smile is fine), both eyes open and visible.
Source: State Department photo requirements.
How long it takes
| Routine | 4 to 6 weeks |
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| Expedited (+$60) | 2 to 3 weeks |
Processing times do not include mailing time, which can add up to 2 weeks each way.
Traveling soon? If you travel internationally within 14 days (or need a foreign visa within 28 days), you need an appointment at a passport agency or center, with proof of travel. Acceptance facilities like the ones below cannot issue passports on the spot.
Source: State Department processing times (page updated October 5, 2026).
Tools
Passport fee calculator
What you'll pay, split between the State Department and the facility.
Renew by mail or online, or apply in person?
Check the official DS-82 rules in a minute.
Traveling within 14 days?
All passport agencies, addresses and appointment rules.
Passport photo requirements
FAQ
Can I get a passport without an appointment in Union County, NJ?
The State Department database lists 2 of the 14 acceptance facilities in Union County, NJ as walk-in or no appointment required. Walk-in hours are set by each location, so call the number listed before you go.
How much does a first-time adult passport cost?
For an adult passport book applied for in person, the application fee is $130 paid to the U.S. Department of State, plus a $35 acceptance fee paid to the facility. Expedited service adds $60.
Can I renew my passport at these locations?
No. Acceptance facilities handle new applications on Form DS-11. Most adults can renew by mail (DS-82) or online.
How long does a passport take right now?
The State Department lists routine processing at 4 to 6 weeks and expedited at 2 to 3 weeks, not counting mailing time.
Where is the nearest passport agency to Union County, NJ?
The closest is the New York Passport Agency at Greater New York Federal Building, 376 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3621, about 17 miles away in a straight line. It serves only customers with urgent travel (within 14 days) by appointment, which is free to book through the State Department.
Facility data: U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility API (cadataapi.state.gov), pulled October 27, 2026. Names and notes are shown as published, including typos. Spotted an error? Tell us.