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Clerk's Office Passport Information


The Clerk's office acts as an agent for the federal government in processing passport applications. Passport applications are mailed by the clerk on the same day they are received, but regular processing at the national level takes approximately six weeks. Some countries require a VISA for entry. It is necessary to have physical possession of a passport before applying for a VISA.

It is possible to expedite issuance of a passport. Passports can be processed within three days of receipt by a federal office if proof of an eminent departure date is provided and $60.00 is paid for the special service. Overnight-Express mail may be used for this purpose.

Passports for age 16 years of age and older are valid for 10 years. For under 16 years of age passports are valid for 5 years.

Type of Passport Service Passport Fee (CHECK ONLY)

Clerk Processing Fee
(CASH OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD ONLY)

Total Fees per Application
New application for an adult age 16 or older $75.00 $25.00 $100.00
New application for a child age 15 or younger $60.00 $25.00 $85.00
Expedited service charge per application $60.00 None $60.00
Renewal for adult expired passport but issued date is less than 15 years ago $75.00 No fee if processed by applicant.
$25 if processed by clerk.

$75.00 without process fee
$100.00 with process fee

Renewal for adult expired passport and issued date is more than 15 years ago $75.00 $25.00 $100.00
Passport Card for an adult age 16 or older $20 $25 $45
Passport Card for a child age 15 or younger $10 $25 $35

You will need to provide the following to the clerk:

  • The passport fee should be check or money order payable to US Department of State
  • The processing fee should be cash or major credit cards
  • Proof of US citizenship. (a certified copy of birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, or previous passport)
  • Completed but unsigned passport application form. Forms are available on the Internet at U.S. Department of State - Passport Application Forms, Clerk's Office, or travel agencies.
  • Two (2) passport photos which must meet federal requirements
  • Picture identification
  • Children age 14 and older must appear in person to sign application
    <Click here> for additional special requirements for children under age 14
  • Applications are accepted only from 8am - 4:30pm
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