Passport office in Toms River, NJ
9 places in and around Toms River accept passport applications. Toms River has no passport agency of its own; the closest is in Philadelphia, about 52 miles away, under 2 hours by car.
Where to apply in Toms River
For a first passport, a child's passport, or a lost one, apply at an acceptance facility. Bring your completed DS-11, proof of citizenship, photo ID and one passport photo.
There are 9 passport acceptance facilities within 15 miles of downtown Toms River. Here they all are, from the State Department's official list. Many post offices only take applications by appointment, so book before you go.
County Connection
0 miOcean County Mall 1201 Hooper Avenue Store 1041,1201 Hooper Ave,store 1041, Toms River, NJ 08753 · Map
Mon–Thu 10am–7:30pm
Fri–Sat 10am–8:30pm
Sun 11am–5:30pm
(732) 288-7777 · Book appointment
Toms River Post Office
0 mi130 W Water Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–11:30am
(732) 349-0710 · Book appointment
Ocean County Courthouse
0 mi118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(732) 929-2032 · Book appointment
Bayville Post Office
5.1 mi801 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721 · Map
Mon, Wed, Fri 10am–4pm
Tue 10am–4pm
Thu 10am–4pm
Sat 9am–12pm
(732) 269-1030 · Book appointment
Northern Ocean County Resource Center
7.5 mi225 4th Street,rm. 211, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Map
Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
(732) 370-8850 · Book appointment
Lakehurst Post Office
8.9 mi1 Brown Ave, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Sat 9am–10am
(732) 657-8562 · Book appointment
Jackson Post Office
12.9 mi915 Bennetts Mills Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm
Sat 10am–12pm
(732) 942-4675 · Book appointment
Spring Lake Post Office
13.9 mi2407 State Route 71,str 1, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 · Map
Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Sat 9am–11am
(732) 449-5120 · Book appointment
Belmar Post Office
14.7 mi1300 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719 · Map
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm
Sat 10am–1pm
(732) 681-0961 · Book appointment
Source: U.S. Department of State acceptance facility database, retrieved November 2026. Hours change, so confirm with the facility before visiting.
Need it in under 2 weeks?
You can book an appointment at the Philadelphia Passport Agency. From Toms River that is about 52 miles away, under 2 hours by car, and you must attend in person on the day.
Nearest passport agencies to Toms River
Philadelphia, PA
~52 mi from Toms River
New York, NY
~52 mi from Toms River
Stamford, CT
~81 mi from Toms River
Timeline
- 6+ weeksRoutine service is fine. Apply at an acceptance facility (first-time, child, lost passport) or renew by mail or online.
- 3–6 weeksPay the $60 expedite fee and choose 1–2 day return delivery.
- Under 14 daysYou qualify for a passport agency appointment, if you can get one, or use a registered expediter.
- Under 3 daysLife-or-death emergency involving immediate family: call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
More options for the rest of the state: passport offices in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Toms River?
There are 9 acceptance facilities within 15 miles of Toms River, including County Connection and Toms River Post Office. Many require an appointment.
Is there a passport agency in Toms River?
No. The nearest is the Philadelphia Passport Agency in Philadelphia, about 52 miles away.
Can I get a same-day passport in Toms River?
Not in Toms River itself. Same-day or next-day passports are only issued at passport agencies, the closest being Philadelphia. An expediter can handle it without you travelling.