PRINCETON NJ Announcement

Mercer County Clerk Reminds Residents of Available Passport Services

TRENTON, NJ — Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello reminds residents that passport services are available at two convenient County locations: the Mercer County Clerk's Office in Trenton and the Mercer County Connection Office in Hamilton (which has ample parking).

"Our goal is to make the passport process as accessible and efficient as possible for Mercer County residents," said Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. "To best serve the public, we continue to offer passport services at both the County Connection Office in Hamilton and our main office in Trenton, and we encourage applicants to review all requirements in advance and schedule appointments when necessary to ensure a smooth experience."

Although the Mercer County Clerk's Office holds special outreach events in various municipalities throughout Mercer, these permanent offices are always open for business, and we encourage residents to use them for scheduling passport services when most convenient for them.

Passport services include assisting Mercer County residents in applying for new passports, renewing expired passports, taking passport photos and applying for passport cards which are REAL ID. Due to increased demand, passport services at the Mercer County Connection Office in Hamilton are offered by appointment only, while services in Trenton are available during regular business hours.

Mercer County Connection Passport Service Hours
957 Highway 33, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Open: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Tuesday & Thursday)
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Saturday)

Trenton Office Hours
209 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Open: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
8:00 AM - 6:45 PM (Wednesday)

To obtain a passport, applicants must present the following required documentation:

·        A current driver's license or other government-issued photo identification

·        A valid Social Security number

·        A government-issued birth certificate OR a previous passport

Applicants should note that checks or money orders are required for each application.

Current passport fees are as follows:

·        Adult Passport Book: $130

·        Passport Card: $30

·        Children under 16: $100

·        Expedited Service: Additional $60

In addition to federal fees, Mercer County charges a $35 processing fee per application and $15 for passport photos, if needed.

Appointments for the Mercer County Connection Office in Hamilton can be scheduled online through the Mercer County Passport Appointments system. For additional information, residents may contact the Mercer County Clerk's Office in Trenton at 609-989-6473 or visit Passports | Mercer County, NJ.