The County Clerk's Office is a passport acceptance agency. Forms are available in the office, and passports are accepted from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Fridays. Normal processing time is currently 4 to 6 weeks (not including mailing time). Expedited service (2 to 3 weeks plus mailing time) is available for an additional $60 charge per application.
Please note that when applying for a passport, there are two separate payments required: one to the U.S. Department of State, which MUST be by check or money order, and one to the County Treasurer's office, which may be made by cash or a check.
Items Needed to Apply for a Passport / Passport Card
- Application Form
Obtainable in our office or printable from the U.S. Department of State website. Note: If you print the form from the Department of State website, be sure to print on separate pages, not back to back. If you are filling the form out by hand, you cannot make any mistakes. Cross-outs and use of whiteout are not allowed, so you will need to fill out a new page to replace the one you made the mistake on. - Certified birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, naturalization certificate, report of birth abroad, or previously issued, undamaged passport
- Identification
A valid driver's license, current government identification, current military identification, or previously issued undamaged passport. - Passport photo
Obtainable at Walgreens, Walmart, Sam's Club, Sharp Photo, and AAA. The County Clerk's office also takes photos for a $12 per person fee. - Check or money order
Passport Information
Passport Information and Pricing (PDF)
All persons must have their own passports, including infants.
Starting June 1, 2009, as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, by land or sea, are required to present one of these travel documents:
- U.S. Passport Book
This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person's identity and nationality. It is accepted for all travel by air, land, and sea. - U.S. Passport Card
This is a new internationally recognized travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea. You cannot fly with a passport card.
For more information on passport requirements or to obtain a passport application online, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Compliant Documents