All Passport Applications must be completed by the customer and executed in person before the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of Superior Court.
First Time Applicants for Passport Book or Passport Card (Form DS-11):
The applicant must provide proof of US Citizenship such as a certified birth certificate, proof of identity such as a valid permanent driver’s license, and one recent color 2×2-inch passport photos.
- If the applicant is 18 or older he/she must sign the application and use his or her own ID.
- If the applicant is between 16 and 17 years of age, the applicant must sign the application and be accompanied by at least one parent.
- If the applicant lacks his or her own ID the parent’s ID must be used.
- If the applicant is under 16 years of age, the applicant must submit proof of relationship to the parents (typically by submitting a birth certificate that lists both parents or an adoption decree) and be accompanied by BOTH parents. Both parents’ signature are required on the application, or one signature and a completed DS-3053 (a custody order or a death certificate may be required).
- Regardless of age, all applicants must be present when applying for a passport. A child must be seen by passport agent.
Online Passport Renewal (OPR):
- Applicants who meet the requirements can now renew their passports online at their convenience and from the comfort of their own home.
- Applicants can see a full list of requirements by visiting travel.state.gov/renewonline
Renewal Passport Applicants By Mail (Form DS-82):
Applicant may qualify to use this form only if:
- The issue date of the last passport was less than 15 years ago
- Applicant was 16 or older when it was issued
- Applicant’s name is the same, or you name-change documentation (marriage certificate court order) may be submitted
- This passport can be submitted and it is undamaged.
If all of the above apply, applicant may download the form at travel.state.gov and submit by mail.
- Routine Services are 4-6 weeks from submission date.
- Expedited Services are 2-3 weeks from submission date ($60 fee)