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Passports

More people than ever will soon need a passport to travel anywhere outside the United States borders, including Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada.  For more information,  CLICK HERE.

SPECIAL NOTICES:
Regular service is taking a minimum of 12 weeks from time the application is received by the passport agency. Expedited service wait is a minimum of 28 business days. For an additional $16.25 applicant has the option of overnight express mail to have the passport sent back to them.

Please be aware that the original birth certificate that you present will be mailed with the application to the U.S. Department of State. The original birth certificate will be returned to you with your passport upon the processing and completion of your application.

Passport applications are accepted at any of these four locations:

  • 425 North Orange Avenue, Room 355, Orlando
  • 450 North Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park
  • 1111 North Rock Springs Road, Apopka
  • 475 West Story Road, Ocoee

**Shortest wait time at the downtown courthouse is in the morning between 7:30 am and 9:30 am. Shortest wait time at all other locations is between 8:00 am and 11:00 am. Please arrive by 4:30 pm to allow us time to process your application.

Requirements for a U.S. Passport

  1. Application Form DSP-11
    Fill out DSP-11 "Application for Passport". Read the form carefully. http://travel.state.gov.
      
  2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship:
    • Certified copy of Birth Certificate (with county or state embossed seal, no hospital certificates), if you need to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate you can visit: http://travel.state.gov, OR
    • Naturalization Papers, OR
    • Citizenship Certificates, OR
    • Previously issued expired passport. If your name has changed on your previous passport then you must submit the legal document showing the name change. (Marriage license, divorce decree, etc.)
    • If applying for a child age 14 or under, please see the heading below titled  If applying for a child age 14 or under: 
        
  3. Photo Requirements:
    • You must supply two photographs. 
    • The photographs must measure 2 x 2 inches.
    • They must be identical to each other.
    • They must have been taken within the past six months.
    • They must show your current appearance.
    • They must be color.
    • They must be full-face, front-view photographs with a plain white or off-white background.
    • They must show between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.
    • They must show you wearing normal street attire:
      • Uniforms should not be worn in photographs unless the uniforms consist of religious attire which you wear daily.
      • Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures your hair or hairline.
      • If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, a wig or similar articles, these should be worn for your photograph.
      • Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.

    4. The downtown office, Winter Park, Apopka, and Ocoee Branches offer a photo service for a fee of $10.00.
     

  4. Valid Identification:
    Driver's license or Military ID issued over six months ago. State ID cards are acceptable only with several other forms of ID. Parents getting passports for their children must bring proper documents showing they are the father, mother or legal guardian. (Long form birth certificate, adoption papers, etc.)
     
  5. Fees:
    • Age 16 and older: $97.00 (valid 10 years).
    • Age 15 and under: $82.00 (valid 5 years).

      Payment must be made as follows:

    • Clerk of Court $30.00, cash, money order, Master Card or Visa, plus a separate fee payable to U.S. Department of State.
    • U.S. Department of State (Age 16 and older) - effective 03/08/2005: $67.00, check or money order only (cash and credit cards not accepted).
    • U.S. Department of State (Age 15 and under) - effective 03/08/2005: $52.00, check or money order only (cash and credit cards not accepted).
    • Expediting is an additional $60.00 per person, payable to U.S. Department of State, plus postage (cash and credit cards not accepted).

  1. Appearance
    All applicants must appear in person. Applications for children age 13 and under require signature of both parents. (see information below for applying for children age 13 and under) Applicants ages 14 through 17 must appear in person with a parent unless the applicant has a regular driver's license issued over six months ago.

     
  2. Passport Issuance
    You should receive your passport in approximately 12 weeks from the time your application is received by the passport agency. If you wish to receive your passport sooner, you may request expedited service. With this service and with additional mailing costs, you should receive your passport within 28 business days. In order to do this, the additional costs include an expedited passport fee of $60.00, plus the price of overnight express mail one way which is $16.25 which can be included in the check or money order to the US Dept of State.

Fees must be paid by credit card, unless you have a Fedex account number.  For those with proof of more urgent departure,  “in person” application at a passport agency is suggested.  Please note that this office is not a passport agency, it is an acceptance facility.

To check the status of your passport call 1-877-487-2778.

  1.  If applying for a child age 14 or under: Special Requirements for Children Under Age 14, As required by Public Law 106-113.  Effective July 2, 2001, Please click on the following link for addition details regarding special requirements:  http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html

Renewal by Mail Passports

Please note: The clerk cannot accept any of the forms indicated below. The following information is provided for information only.

Fill out DSP-82 "Renewal by Mail" (Purple Form). Read the form carefully. You must qualify to use DSP-82. http://travel.state.gov

Submit your last passport. Your last passport must have been issued within the last 15 years, and you must have been 16 or older when your last passport was issued.

Two identical 2" x 2" passport photos. (See the yellow pages.)

Renewal fee of $67.00 payable by check or money order to U.S. Department of State.

If your name has changed on your previous passport then you must submit the legal document showing the name change. (Marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.)

After filling out DSP-82 "Renewal by Mail", follow the mailing instructions on the back of the form.
 
 
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