NEWARK, NJ · PASSPORT PHOTOS

Where to Get Passport Photos in Newark, NJ

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Whether you prefer visiting one of the local pharmacies or post offices listed below, or taking your picture from the comfort of your couch, getting a passport photo in Newark is easy. We have compiled all the top walk-in locations across the city alongside our convenient online service. Choose the option that best fits your schedule and travel needs.

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HOME VS. WALK-IN

Why most applicants skip the trip.

	Perfect Passport (home)	Walk-in
Typical price	$7.95 digital · $12.95 with prints	$15 – $20 for 2 prints
Time required	~2 minutes	30 – 60 min round trip
Where	Anywhere with a phone	Store hours only
Compliance check	Automatic, instant	Cashier judgement
Retakes	Free, unlimited	Pay again
Money-back if rejected	Yes	Rare

WALK-IN OPTIONS

Where to get passport photos in Newark.

If you'd rather not take it yourself, here are the major chains and independent studios in Newark that accept walk-ins for U.S. passport photos. Hours and prices change — always call ahead.

National chains

Walgreens Photo

Chain

140 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

4.6 · 25 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 140 Ferry St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 9a–9p · Tue 9a–9p · Wed 9a–9p · Thu 9a–9p · Fri 9a–9p · Sat 9a–9p · Sun 9a–9p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 344-2982

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

36 Hillside Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205, USA

4.4 · 243 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 36 Hillside Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 7a–12a · Tue 7a–12a · Wed 7a–12a · Thu 7a–12a · Fri 7a–12a · Sat 7a–12a · Sun 7a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (908) 372-0466

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

361 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103, USA

4.4 · 124 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 361 Bergen St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–12a · Tue 8a–12a · Wed 8a–12a · Thu 8a–12a · Fri 8a–12a · Sat 8a–12a · Sun 8a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 622-3021

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

61 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

4.4 · 48 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 61 Ferry St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 465-0482

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

600 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

4.3 · 51 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 600 Newark Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (908) 353-7443

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The UPS Store

Chain

8 Lombardy St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

4.2 · 199 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The UPS Store location at 8 Lombardy St. Pricing varies by franchise — call to confirm

Hours: Mon 9a–7p · Tue 9a–7p · Wed 9a–7p · Thu 9a–7p · Fri 9a–7p · Sat 9a–5p · Sun 10a–5p
Price: $11.99 – $14.99
Phone: (973) 649-3001

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

561579 Irvington Ave, Newark, NJ 07106, USA

4.2 · 43 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 561579 Irvington Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 6a–12a · Tue 6a–12a · Wed 6a–12a · Thu 6a–12a · Fri 6a–12a · Sat 6a–12a · Sun 6a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 373-0387

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

508 Main St, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA

4.1 · 142 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 508 Main St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 672-6317

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CVS Photo

Chain

251 Chestnut St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

3.8 · 9 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

CVS location at 251 Chestnut St. Two 2×2 prints, ready in ~15 minutes

Hours: Mon 8a–10p · Tue 8a–10p · Wed 8a–10p · Thu 8a–10p · Fri 8a–10p · Sat 8a–10p · Sun 8a–10p
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 274-1901

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Walgreens Photo

Chain

110 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

3.3 · 16 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 110 Newark Ave. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon Open 24 hours · Tue Open 24 hours · Wed Open 24 hours · Thu Open 24 hours · Fri Open 24 hours · Sat Open 24 hours · Sun Open 24 hours
Price: $16.99
Phone: (201) 433-0108

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Walgreens

Chain

361 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103, USA

3.0 · 262 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Walgreens location at 361 Bergen St. Two 2×2 prints, ~10 minutes at the photo counter

Hours: Mon 8a–12a · Tue 8a–12a · Wed 8a–12a · Thu 8a–12a · Fri 8a–12a · Sat 8a–12a · Sun 8a–12a
Price: $16.99
Phone: (973) 622-3021

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Independent studios in Newark

US POSTAL CENTER

Local studio

146B Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA

4.5 · 85 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

US Postal Center is a mailing and shipping facility located in Newark, New Jersey, that provides professional passport photo services. Walk-in customers can expect quick, compliant photos taken during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday. Please call for pricing details before your visit.

Hours: Mon 9:30a–6p · Tue 9:30a–6p · Wed 9:30a–6p · Thu 9:30a–6p · Fri 9:30a–6p · Sat 9:30a–2p · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (862) 240-9911

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Essex County Clerk

Local studio

465 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

3.9 · 30 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

The Essex County Clerk in Newark, New Jersey, is a local government office that provides official civic services, including passport processing and photography. Walk-in customers can expect to have their passport photos taken on-site during regular weekday hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to call for pricing and to verify any specific documentation requirements before arriving.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–4p · Tue 8:30a–4p · Wed 8:30a–4p · Thu 8:30a–4p · Fri 8:30a–4p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (973) 621-4921

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Essex County Passport Info

Local studio

465 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

3.8 · 25 Google reviewsVerified May 2026

Essex County Passport Info is a government office located in Newark, New Jersey, that provides official passport services and photos. Walk-in customers can expect to have their passport photos taken on-site during regular weekday hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Please call for pricing and to confirm any specific requirements before your visit.

Hours: Mon 8:30a–4p · Tue 8:30a–4p · Wed 8:30a–4p · Thu 8:30a–4p · Fri 8:30a–4p · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
Price: Varies
Phone: (973) 621-4920

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URGENT TRAVEL · NEAREST PASSPORT AGENCY

Closest in-person passport agency to Newark.

New York Passport Agency

Greater New York Federal Building, 376 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014-3621 · About 12 miles east in Manhattan

Appointments are strictly limited to life-or-death emergencies or urgent international travel within 14 calendar days.

FAQ

Passport photo questions, Newark edition.

Can I take my own passport photo in Newark?

Yes, you can easily take your own passport photo from your home or office in Newark. Just ensure you have good lighting, a plain white background, and follow all federal guidelines to verify compliance.

What size and format does a U.S. passport photo need to be?

The State Department requires all passport photos to be exactly 2 by 2 inches in size. The image must be printed in color on matte or glossy photo-quality paper, and your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

Can I wear glasses or a hat in my U.S. passport photo?

No, you must remove your glasses for your passport photo, even if you wear them daily. Hats and head coverings are also prohibited unless you submit a signed statement verifying they are worn daily for religious or medical reasons.

Are passport photos for babies and young children different?

The basic sizing and background rules remain the same, but the State Department is slightly more lenient with infants' poses. A baby does not need to look directly at the camera or have their eyes fully open, and you can lay them on a plain white blanket to take the picture.

Do I need a new photo to renew my passport?

Yes, you must submit a new, updated photo every time you apply for or renew your U.S. passport. The State Department requires your picture to have been taken within the last six months to accurately reflect your current appearance.

How long does it currently take to get a passport?

Routine passport processing currently takes about six to eight weeks, while expedited service takes two to three weeks. These timeframes do not include mailing times, so Newark residents should apply well in advance of any planned international trips.

Where is the closest U.S. Passport Agency to Newark?

The closest regional facility for urgent travel is the New York Passport Agency, located just across the Hudson River in Manhattan. You can only visit this agency if you have a life-or-death emergency or are traveling internationally within 14 days.

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