Hudson County, NJ- On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Hudson County Plaza located at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey a record number of 71 applications were processed by the Hudson County Clerk’s Office Division of Passport staff in conjunction with the team of the Office of Congressman Rob Menendez. Both offices were elated to be able to provide such an important service to Hudson County constituents.
The event began at 9:30 AM where in many Hudson County residents and families were welcomed and assisted by both offices. The Office of Congressman Rob Menendez, who share the 4th floor with the Hudson County Clerk’s Office at Hudson County Plaza, provided pertinent and important information to the public regarding their services such as passport FAQs, U.S citizenship eligibility, “Knowing Your Rights” regarding ICE, as well as resources for pro-bono
legal service providers.
Hosting a Passport Day is just one of the many services that the Hudson County Clerk’s Office provides. Other services include processing of county resident ID cards, Veterans ID cards & peddler licenses, business trade name registrations, inheritance tax waivers, notary oaths/swear-ins, as administered by their Public Records Division. The Hudson County Clerk’s Office also has a Division of Elections who are responsible for Vote-By-Mail ballots, ballot designs, ballot
drawings, tallying votes and election night reporting.
By a little after 3:00 PM, the last of the remaining constituents were processed by the Hudson County Clerk’s Office. From new applicants to renewals, from toddlers to senior citizens, so many families were thankful that both offices were able to aid in a much-needed service. The Hudson County Clerk’s Office Division of Passports provides passport services year-round and are open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 201-369-3470, option#4 or visit www.hudsoncountyclerk.org
For further information, please contact:
The Office of the County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado
(201) 369-3470, [email protected]
