U.S. Passport Information and Application

Appointments are required for all services at both office locations.

 

TO OBTAIN A U.S. PASSPORT BOOK/CARD THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED:

  • ALL APPLICANTS PRESENT
    •  Including all minors regardless of age
  • COMPLETED APPLICATION (FORM DS-11)
    • Completed in black ink only
    • No cross-outs, correction fluid, or tape allowed, prepare new form
  • PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP (Original Documents)
    • Certified Birth Certificate – or –
    • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship – or –
    • Previous U.S. Passport
  • PROOF OF IDENTITY
    •  (2) Forms of Identification (Driver’s License preferred, plus additional photo ID)
  • PHOTOGRAPH
    • Current (within 6 months) Passport Photo
    • Can be done at our offices for $15.00
  • PASSPORT FEES to U.S. Department of State
  • PROCESSING FEES to Douglas County
    • Check, Cash, or Credit/Debit Card per passport processing for Douglas County

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Both parents and minor child must be present when applying for a passport for a minor under the age of 16. If one parent is unable to be present, they may complete Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent or Special Circumstances/ Issuance of a Passport for Minor Under Age 16).
  • One parent and child should be present for child aged 16-17.
  • If a child 15 years or younger has a previous passport, BOTH the previous passport and the certified birth certificate are needed.
  • Passport Photo Service available at both office locations for $15.00 per photo
  • Express Mail option available for $32.00 to expedite shipping to the U.S. Dept. of State
  • For current processing times, fees, additional information regarding passport requirements, or to check the status of your passport after applying, please visit travel.state.gov.

RENEWAL OF PASSPORT BOOK AND/OR CARD:

  • Review Form DS-82 (U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals)
    • If able to answer “yes” to questions as stated on application, then follow steps to renew on your own.
    • Application and previous passport book mailed on your own
      Our office can review application for completeness and provide photo
  • If unable to answer “yes to questions as stated, then follow steps for NEW passport.