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Passport Information

Requirements

What is needed to get a passport?

  1. APPLICANT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON
  2. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (original-certified copy of your birth certificate OR citizenship certificate)
  3. PROOF OF IDENTITY (driver’s license – if no driver’s license available, must provide photo ID)
  4. PASSPORT PICTURES
    1. PHOTO FEE: $10 for passport photo at Register of Deeds office
  5. FEES (2 checks are required)

Fees

Ages 16 & Up (10 year passport):

  • $130 - US Dept. of State AND
  • $35 - Register of Deeds (execution fee only) OR
  • $45 - Register of Deeds (execution fee & photo)

Ages 15 & Under (5 year passport):

  • $100 - US Dept. of State AND
  • $35 - Register of Deeds (execution fee) OR
  • $45 - Register of Deeds (execution fee & photo)

Instructions

Passports for the 16+ age group are valid for 10 years from the issue date. Passports for the 15-below age group will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

For children 15 and younger, the child must be present AND both parents must sign the application. If one of the parents is unable to appear, an affidavit may be presented from the absent parent.

Application

Passport Applications accepted 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday at the Register of Deeds Office.

All the needed forms may be obtained in our office at the time of application, or they are available online at U.S. Department of State's U.S. Passports website. If you have any questions concerning passport applications, please contact this office.

Processing

Routine service can take 8-11 weeks to receive your passport in the mail after executing the application. If a passport is needed sooner than 8 weeks, applications may be expedited for an additional fee.

Expedited service for an additional fee can take 5-7 weeks to receive your passport in the mail after executing the application.