Application Requirements

1. Birth Certificate (certified copy with raised seal) or expired passport.
2. Two identical 2" x 2" passport pictures with clear, front view.
3. $110.00 check or money order (no cash) made payable to Department of State. ($80.00 for persons under 16 years of age)
4. $25.00 execution fee for District Clerk (cash or check).
5. Required information:
   • Full birth name, place of birth, and date of birth for mother and father.
   • Dates of current and all previous marriages and divorces.
   • Birth names, birth dates, and birthplaces of current and previous spouses.
6. Social security number.
7. Driver's license.
8. Person under the age of 18 has to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with court orders with driver's license.
9. Fill out application through #20 in black ink. DO NOT SIGN UNTIL ADVISED BY CLERK. Application forms may be obtained from the District Clerk's office or visit http://travel.state.gov/download_applications.html to learn how to print the application.
10. To expedite passport if you are leaving in less than 3 weeks, bring the following items
    • One prepaid overnight envelope.
    • Proof of departure such as a copy of tickets or itinerary.
    • $170.00 check or money order made payable to Department of State (add $14.96 for overnight).
11. CHILDREN HAVE TO BE PRESENT WHEN APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT!
      Click here for more information on Passport applications for children age 15 and under.

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Applications

Application forms may be obtained from the District Clerk's office or visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html.

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Renewal Requirements

1. Your most recent passport must have been issued within the last 12 years.
2. You must have been 18 years of age or older when obtained.
3. Most recent passport must accompany new application.
4. Must have two new 2" x 2" passport photos.
5. Send check or money order for $110.00 made payable to the Department of State.
   Mail to:
     National Passport Processing Center
     P. O. Box 90155
     Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155
   
6. Print departure date in lower left corner of envelope.
7. To expedite your passport, follow instructions through #4 then:
   • Send check or money order for $170.00 made payable to the Department of State.
   • Send copy of tickets or itinerary as proof of departure.
     Mail to:
       National Passport Processing Center
       P. O. Box 90955
       Philadelphia, PA 19190-0955
     
8. All instructions are given on the back side of the mail-in application. The mail-in application is available in the District Clerk's office or visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html to print the application.

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