Passport applications are available at the Dickinson County Clerk’s Office or on-line at the State Department’s website.

The County Clerk’s Office accepts and submits passport applications to the Passport Services Office for issuance.   

The following is a general overview of passport requirements.  Additional information is available on the State Department’s website . 

New Passport Applicants
Renewing Passports
Passports for Children
How do I change my name on my Passport?
How long do Passports take?
How much do Passports cost?
How long are Passports good for?
When should I renew my Passport?
My Passport was lost/stolen. What do I do?


NEW PASSPORT APPLICANTS:

All new passport applicants are required to appear in person with their completed
DS 11 application.

Please Note:  Passport applications must be signed in front of the clerk. 

    You will need:

2 Passport photos [ "?  ] 2x2 inches in size Identical Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance Color Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head Taken in normal street attire Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily. Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline. If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required. Passport photos are available at the Clerk´s office while you wait for $15. For passport photo details and requirements, please click HERE

Proof of U.S. Citizenship [ "?  ] One of the following: Certified copy of applicant's birth certificate (from the County or State where applicant was born) A certified birth certificate has a registrar's raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, registrar's signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar's office, which must be within 1 year of your birth. The birth certificate will be mailed in with the application and will be returned with the passport. Previous U.S. Passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as evidence of U.S. citizenship.) The old passport will be mailed in with the application and will be returned with the new passport. Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth Naturalization Certificate Certificate of Citizenship If you do NOT have a previous U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate, please visit the State Department 's website for additional information/requirements.

Proof of Identity [ " ] Current, valid Driver's license Government ID: city, state or federal Military ID: military and dependents Previous U.S. passport (mutilated, altered, or damaged passports are not acceptable as proof of identity.) Naturalization Certificate NOTE: Your Social Security Card does NOT prove your identity. If none of these are available please visit the State Department's website for additional information/requirements.

Marriage & previous marriage information [ " ] Spouse &/or former spouse's full name Spouse &/or former spouse's date(s) of birth Spouse &/or former spouse's place(s) of birth Date of Marriage(s) Date of Termination of Marriage(s) (if applicable)

Appropriate Fee [ " ] Passport application fees are non-refundable. New Passport Applications (Form DS-11) Age 16 and older:    Two separate payments for a total of $97.          One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $67 payable to U.S. Department of State. One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30.     Under Age 16:         Two separate payments for a total of $82 One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $52 payable to U.S. Department of State.   One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30. Passport Renewals (Form DS-82):  Application fee is $67 (check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State). Expedited Service - Add $60 for each application

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RENEWING PASSPORTS

You may use the renewal application (DS 82) only if you meet the following four criteria:

1.     You can submit your most recent U.S. passport, and

2.     You were at least 16 years old when your most recent passport was issued, and

3.     You were issued your most recent U.S. passport less than 15 years ago, and

4.     You use the same name as on your most recent U.S. passport OR you’ve had your          name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to          reflect your name change.

    Complete and sign the application.  Attach to it:

       • Your most recent passport

2 Passport photos [ " ] 2x2 inches in size Identical Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance Color Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head Taken in normal street attire Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily. Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline. If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required. Passport photos are available at the Clerk´s office while you wait for $15. For passport photo details and requirements, please click HERE

Appropriate Fee [ " ] Passport application fees are non-refundable. New Passport Applications (Form DS-11) Age 16 and older:    Two separate payments for a total of $97.          One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $67 payable to U.S. Department of State. One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30.     Under Age 16:         Two separate payments for a total of $82 One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $52 payable to U.S. Department of State.   One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30. Passport Renewals (Form DS-82):  Application fee is $67 (check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State). Expedited Service - Add $60 for each application

NOTE: Your previous passport will be returned to you with your new passport.


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PASSPORTS FOR CHILDREN:

All children regardless of age (including newborns and infants) must have their own passport and must appear in person with the parent(s)/guardian(s) to apply.

Passports for children ages 0-13 require all of the parent(s) listed on the child’s birth certificate to appear in person with their photo IDs to sign the passport application. 

If both parents aren’t able to appear in person to sign the application, there are three options (Option A, B, or C below).  Either:

• A. One parent must appear and submit a notarized statement of consent from the      second parent authorizing passport issuance for the child.  This statement can be      either:
          
  • A notarized  Form DS-3053, “Statement of Consent: Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 14” 
    
    OR
             
  • A notarized statement from the non-appearing/non-applying parent giving consent to the issuance of a passport for the minor child.  This statement must include the minor’s full name, date of birth, and applicant’s relationship to the minor.
    
    
• B. One parent must appear in person and submit a notarized Statement of Consent      or Special Circumstances describing in detail why the written consent of the      non-applying parent cannot be obtained.
  
  
• C. One parent must appear and submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply      (such as one of the following):
         
  • Child's certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate (with translation, if necessary) listing only applying parent; or
             
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240) or Certification of Birth Abroad (Form DS-1350) listing only applying parent; or
            
  • Court order granting sole custody to the applying parent (unless child's travel is restricted by that order); or
             
  • Adoption decree (if applying parent  is sole adopting parent); or
    
    
  • Court order specifically permitting applying parent's or guardian's travel with the child; or
             
  • Judicial declaration of incompetence of non-applying parent; or
    
    
  • Death certificate of non-applying parent

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HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME ON MY PASSPORT?

If your name has been legally changed due to marriage or a court order within one year from the date of issuance of passport, send:

          • A completed form DS-5504, U.S. Passport Re-Application Form,

          • A certified copy of your marriage certificate or your name change court decree,

• 2 Passport photos [ " ] 2x2 inches in size Identical Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance Color Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head Taken in normal street attire Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily. Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline. If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture. Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required. Passport photos are available at the Clerk´s office while you wait for $15. For passport photo details and requirements, please click HERE

          • and your current valid passport to the following address:

If using USPS:
National Passport Processing
P.O. Box 13290
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3290

If using other delivery service:
National Passport Processing
ATTN: Department 13290
1617 Brett Road
New Castle, DE 19720

Photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable for passport purposes.

NOTE: There is no fee for this service unless you require expedited service.

If your name has changed by other means and/or it has been more than one year from the date of issuance of the passport, you must submit a DS-82 renewal application and pay all applicable fees. See Renewal for information on the DS-82.


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HOW LONG DO PASSPORTS TAKE?

• Passports are currently taking approximately 6-10 weeks to process.

• Expedited service takes approximately 3 weeks and is available for an additional $60 fee. 

• Passport Agencies are available to assist customers with urgent travel needs (generally if   you are traveling within 2 weeks) and require proof of departure.

• Most Passport Agencies are open by appointment only and require proof of your travel date   or need for foreign visas.

• See List of Regional Passport Agencies .


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HOW MUCH DO PASSPORTS COST?

Passport application fees are non-refundable.

New Passport Applications (Form DS-11)

• Age 16 and older:    Two separate payments for a total of $97. 
         
  • One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $67 payable to U.S. Department of State.
    
    
  • One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30.
    
       
• Under Age 16:         Two separate payments for a total of $82
  
  • One payment must be a check or money order in the amount of $52 payable to U.S. Department of State.
     
  • One payment can be cash, local Dickinson County check, money order or Visa/MasterCard for $30.
    
    

Passport Renewals (Form DS-82):  Application fee is $67 (check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State).

Expedited Service - Add $60 for each application


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HOW LONG ARE PASSPORTS GOOD FOR?

If you were 16 or older when your passport was issued, then your passport is valid for 10 years.

If you were 15 or younger when your passport was issued, then your passport is valid for 5 years.


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WHEN SHOULD I RENEW MY PASSPORT?

If possible, you should renew your passport approximately nine (9) months before it expires.  Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six (6) months beyond the dates of your trip.  Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.


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MY PASSPORT WAS LOST/STOLEN.  WHAT DO I DO?

There are two steps required to get a new passport.

1.     First, you must report your valid passport lost or stolen immediately. This is required of         anyone who loses or has a passport stolen.

2.     The second step is to replace your passport.

To Report a Lost or Stolen Passport:
Complete Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport, Form DS-64

        Fill in as much of the passport information as you can.
           • Answer all the other questions in detail.
           • Sign and submit to:

U.S. Department of State
Passport Services
Consular Lost/Stolen Passport Section
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036

In order to obtain a new passport you must appear in person at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility as outlined below.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

• If your still valid passport was lost or stolen, please submit the DS-64 form with the DS-11 application when you apply for a replacement at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility. NOTE: You must appear in person.
• The information you provide on the DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport will be entered in our Consular Lost/Stolen Passport System.
• Passports reported lost or stolen are invalidated and can no longer be used for travel.
• If you recover the passport after you have reported it lost or stolen, please submit it to the address listed above. When you submit it, if requested - we will cancel it and return it to you. If not requested, it will be destroyed.
• Once a passport is reported lost or stolen, it cannot be re-validated.

To Replace a Lost or Stolen Valid Passport:
Complete Application for Passport, Form DS-11

You must appear in person at a Passport Agency or Acceptance Facility to submit your form.

Complete Question #18 on the application as follows:

• Write your name as it appeared on your passport.
• Write the approximate date of issue.
• Include the passport number if known.
• Under "DISPOSITION", mark the appropriate box.
• If your passport was expired, write "EXPIRED" next to the "OTHER" box.

You will also need photos, documentation and fees (See Renewing Passports for more information.).


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