FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2026

Hudson County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado,
Congressman Rob Menendez, and
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
Host Second Annual Passport Clinic Day

Hudson County, NJ- On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Hudson County Plaza located at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, a passport application clinic was presented by the Hudson County Clerk’s Office Division of Passport in conjunction with the team of the Office of Congressman Rob Menendez and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver. The event began at 9:30 AM where many Hudson County residents and families were welcomed and assisted by all three offices. The collective offices were ecstatic to be able to make available such important service to the community.

Staff members of the Office of Congressman Rob Menendez, headed by District Director Jeremy Julis, provided pertinent and important information to the public regarding their services such as passport FAQs, U.S citizenship eligibility, “Know Your Rights” regarding ICE, as well as resources for pro-bono legal service providers.

Rep. LaMonica McIver herself was in attendance, along with her Outreach Manager Will DiGrande. They shared a message to constituents saying, “Thank you to all who came out to my passport clinic in Jersey City—hosted along with Rep. Rob Menendez and Hudson County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado! Team LaMonica was glad to assist residents with passport applications or renewals. I’ll see you at the next clinic!”

At this year’s event, the Hudson County Clerk’s Office Passport staff processed a total of 30 applicants with the following breakdown: 27 adult applications, 3 minors; 23 routine service, 7 expedited. Of those adults who applied, 4 were senior citizens, and 1 was a Veteran. The constituents were assisted proficiently by Passports Supervisor Gloria Heredia and her high Google-review rated staff of 5 ladies: Toni-Kim Houssell, Lucy ‘Liz’ Victorin, Cesarina Santos, Elsa Rodriguez, and Sandra Castellano. Thanks to their passport expertise, passport applications were handled with efficiency and accuracy.

At the closing of the event, 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.

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.

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, Option # 3, countyclerk@hcnj.us