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Eligible U.S. Citizens who want routine service can renew their passports online. For complete information on the online renewal process, requirements, forms and fees, review the U.S. Passport Agency’s information on the Online Passport Renewal (OPR) process.
- Passport Photos
You have two options for getting your passport photo. Option...
- Apply for Passport
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- Passport Fees
Passport Photo Fees. The Clerk and Comptroller offers...
- South County Courthouse
In addition to e-Services, the Clerk and Comptroller offers...
- Clerk and Comptroller Office Locations and Hours
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- Passport Services
Effective April 3, 2023, Clerk and Comptroller Services such...
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Requirements when Applying for U.S. Passport
All applicants must: 1. Appear in person, including all minors and both of their parents or legal guardian(s) (Learn what documentation is required when one parent cannot appear); 2. Complete an application, in black ink only, whether typed or handwritten; 3. Provide original or certified copies of each required document, as well as a photocopy of each, with the passport application; 4. Provide a passport photo that meet the U.S. Passport Agency's requirements; and 5. Pay two, separate fees f...
Types of Passport Travel Documents
Two types of passport travel documents are available. Both are official U.S. Passports and valid for the same amount of time. 1. U.S. Passport Book, the traditional travel document that allows international travel by air, sea, or land. 2. U.S. Passport Card, a card format that allows land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry, for travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, and is commonly used for cruise travel. Learn more about each passport optionto determine whether you should...
Decide How Far in Advance to Apply
It is important that you determine how far in advance you need to apply for your passport so that you receive it on time. Certain times of the year are busier travel seasons, such as holidays, spring break, and summer vacations, which usually increases the volume and processing time of passport applications the U.S. Passport Agency processes. If you are traveling during a busy holiday season, apply for your passport early. The application process can be time-consuming. We recommend that you a...
Step 1. - Fill out Your Application
Our Recommendations: 1. Include a valid email address on your passport application so the U.S. Passport Agency can contact you quickly if there is an issue with your application. 2. Remember that all passport applications must be completed in black ink only.This includes printers. Using any color other than black will cause delays, including the need to re-complete your application form. You have two options for completing your Passport Application (Form DS-11).
Step 2. - Collect Your Supporting Documents
The U.S. Passport Agency requires all applicants to send proof of their identity and U.S. Citizenship with their passport application. Your passport cannot be issued without the required documents, and they must be original or certified copies.
Note that the application process can be time consuming. If you are in a hurry, here are things to help save you time and avoid delays. 1. Don't wait to apply. Plan ahead. 1.1. Apply far in advance of your travel plans, before busy holiday or travel seasons begin. 1.2. Check current passport processing times. 1.3. Decide if you need to pay for expe...
The U.S. Passport Agency determines all passport fees, but we can suggest a few ways to save money when applying.
Remember that the Passport Application process can be time-consuming. Planning ahead and arriving early, so you have enough time, will help speed along the process.
Sep 18, 2024 · The Department of State is making our new online passport renewal system fully available to the public today, a significant step forward in ensuring that Americans can more easily access passport services.
You need a passport to travel to most countries outside the U.S. Learn how to apply for a passport in person, check your application status, and get it changed or corrected.
Find out if you can renew your passport or need a new one. Learn how to renew your passport by mail or online, get it changed or corrected, or what to do if it expires soon.
- If any of the following are true, you cannot renew your U.S. passport and must instead apply for a new passport in person using Form DS-11: Issued...
- Passports can only be renewed by mail. Online renewals are currently paused. Because it can take up to three months to process your application, it...
- Learn how and where to get your passport fast for emergency or urgent travel or to get expedited processing. The time it takes for each varies thro...
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate near you to request a passport while outside the U.S.
- After you receive your renewed passport, if you change your name or find an error, you will need to get an updated one to reflect the change. The p...
- Learn how to check the status of your passport renewal online. Or check its status by phone (call wait times may be long).
- Some countries and airlines will not allow a U.S. passport holder to enter if their passport expires in less than 6 months. Check your destination...
Oct 2, 2024 · When you renew by mail or in person, you must submit your most recent passport(s) with your application. We will return your most recent passport book or card in a separate mailing. The most recent passport may not arrive for up to four weeks after you get your new passport.
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Prepare to apply. Compare a passport book and card. Find processing times. Take a photo. Calculate your fees. Fill out your form and print it. Get citizenship evidence. Get photo identification.
