NEED A PASSPORT?The
following is information that has been compiled to assist you in the
application
process of applying and/or renewing a passport. Application forms
are available
on-line at http://travel.state.gov/ or in the Clerk of Courts office.
VISIT travel.state.gov FIRST as updates and changes are frequent.
ROUTINE SERVICE –
As of (
Friday September 9, 2011 ), processing routine applications is taking approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of application. Processing times change, check current processing times here.
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS (FORM DS-11)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR
IN PERSON
Items needed to process a passport:
1. Completed Form DS-11: Application For A U.S. Passport
2. Certified copy of birth
certificate, naturalization papers, or old passport
*A child
under the age of 14 who had a previous passport must submit BOTH
passport & certified birth certificate
3. Driver’s License or present identification (Child
under age 18 a parent’s driver’s license will be used)
4. Photocopy of identification document(s) presented above.
5. 2” x 2”
passport photo (1) - Passport Photo Requirements
4. Check or money order payable to US
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
For current Passport Fees and methods of payment, visit: Passport Fees
5.
Processing fee to Clerk of Courts for $25 (can be cash or
check)
EXPEDITED SERVICE – Customers wishing
to receive passports within 2 weeks may request expedited service. Add
$60 per application and 2-way overnight
delivery. ***Expedite fee does not include overnight
delivery***
Renew by Mail if All of the Following are
True:
Your Most Recent U.S.
Passport:
- Is undamaged and can be submitted
with your application
- Was
issued when you were age 16 or older
- Was issued
within the last 15 years
- Was issued in
your current name or you can legally document your name change
If any of the above statements do not
apply to you, you must
Apply in PersonPASSPORT RENEWAL (FORM DS-82) – Visit
travel.state.gov/passport/renew/ to learn more about the renewal process. Renewal customers submit applications to
passport agency directly
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS UNDER AGE
14
*** MINOR MUST APPEAR IN
PERSON***
1. Both parents must appear together and sign
or
2. One parent appears, signs and submits second
parent’s NOTARIZED statement of consent authorizing the issuance of the passport
for the minor child (a notarized Form DS-3053, Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport
to a Minor Under Age 14), or a notarized written statement with the same
information on a sheet of paper from the non-appearing parent that includes the
child’s name and date of birth, as well as parent’s identification information
or a copy of his/her ID may be used for this purpose
or
3. One parent appears, signs and submits primary
evidence of sole authority to apply (such as one of the following):
- Child’s certified US or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if
necessary) listing only applying parent; or
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad
(Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent; or
- Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child’s
travel is restricted by that order); or
- Adoption decree (if applying parents is sole adopting parent);
or
- Court order specifically permitting
applying parents or guardian’s travel with the child;
or
- Judicial declaration of incompetence of
non-applying parent; or
- Death certificate of
non-applying parent.
If none of the above documentation is available, the
applying parent/guardian should submit a Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport
to a Minor Under Age 14.
NOTE:
A third-party in loco
parentis applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 14 must submit a
notarized written statement or affidavit from both parents or guardians
authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport. When the statement or
affidavit is from only one parent/guardian, the third-party must present
evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian.