The License Department processes passport applications Monday-Friday from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The application must be signed before an agent. You must appear in person and present:
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (one of these)*
- Previous U.S. Passport
- Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state†
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Naturalization Certificate
- Certificate of Citizenship
†A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office. If you do not have a certified copy, contact the Clerk's Office for instructions on how to obtain one.
- Two pictures taken by a certified photographer. The pictures must measure 2" x 2". These pictures are made to withstand high temperatures that are used when passports are processed. Vending machine photos are not acceptable.
- Proof of Identity (one of these)*
Previous U.S. passport
Naturalization Certificate
Certificate of Citizenship
Current, valid driver's license
Government Issued ID (City, County, State or Federal)
Military ID: military and dependents
Work ID: must be currently employed by the company
Student ID: must be currently enrolled
Merchant Marines card: also known as a "Seamen's" or "Z" card
Pilot or flight attendant ID
*If none of these are available, please see the U.S. State Department's web site for information on alternative Proof of U.S. Citizenship and alternative Proof of Identity
- Passport Application Fee:
16 and older: $67.00 ($55.00 Application Fee and $12.00 Security Surcharge)
15 and younger: $52.00 ($40.00 Application Fee and $12.00 Security Surcharge)
Make a check payable to "Passport Services".
- Passport Processing Fee: $30.00 (cash or a check payable to the Clerk's Office) for processing the application.
- Provide a Social Security Number under the requirement of Section 6039E of the IRS Code of 1986.
Your application will be sent to Passport Services for processing. Your passport will be mailed to the mailing address you provided on your application via first class mail.