Butts County Superior Court Clerk’s Office is now accepting Passport Applications by appointment. Appointments are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am – 4:00pm

The Butts County Clerk of Superior partners directly with the U.S. Department of State to assist customers with processing passport applications. While the Clerk’s office acts as an application adjudicating agency, we are not the direct issuing agency of the actual passport.

  • Acceptance Fee $35 (cash or money order)
  • All other fees must be paid by check or money order to the US Dept. of State.
  • The Clerk’s Office DOES NOT offer picture services at this time. You will need to have your picture when you come to apply.
  • To schedule appointment call 770-775-8215

Passport Book

16 Years of Age or Older:

  • $130.00 for Passport Book
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

Under 16 Years of Age:

  • $100.00 for Passport Book
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

**Passport Book must be paid by check or money order to U.S Department of State
**Acceptance Fee must be paid by cash or money order

**Adult Renewals must be completed online through travel.state.gov. If your passport was issued over 15 years ago, you must apply for a new passport, it would not fall under the renewal application

**Minor Passports do not qualify for renewals, they must complete a new application every 5 years until they reach legal age

Passport Card

16 Years of Age or Older:

  • $30.00 for Passport Card
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

Under 16 Years of Age:

  • $15.00 for Passport Card
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

**Passport Card must be paid by check or money order to U.S Department of State
**Acceptance Fee must be paid by cash or money order

Passport Book & Passport Card

16 Years of Age or Older:

  • $160.00 for Passport Book & Card
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

Under 16 Years of Age:

  • $155.00 for Passport Book &  Card
  • $35.00 Acceptance Fee

**Passport Book and Card must be paid by check or money order to U.S Department of State
**Acceptance Fee must be paid by cash or money order

Public Instructions

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)