Yes, you can have your photo taken by a clerk at the Clerk’s office for an additional fee of $15.
Yes, however you cannot use a selfie and all photos must meet the Department of States guidelines reflected in the link below
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
No, The Clerk of the Court must send the passport application to the Dept. of State. The Department of State will process the application for issuance.
To obtain information on expediting, please visit the Dept of State at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html
No, the Clerk’s office does not handle the renewal of passports.
If you meet the renewal guidelines listed in the link below, you will submit the application directly to the Dept. of State by mail.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
No, you cannot wear glasses. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, you must submit a signed note from your doctor.
No, you cannot wear a hat or head covering. However, if it is required for religious attire you must submit a signed statement. If it is required for daily medical purposes, you must submit a statement signed by the doctor.
Your full face must be visible with no shadows and your hairline cannot be obscured. Please see details and examples on the link below:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
Yes, all applicants including children are required to be present.
Yes, both parents must be present under normal circumstances.
If one parent/guardian is unable to appear, they can complete Form DS-3053 (Statement of Consent) to be submitted with the child's passport application.
- The form needs to be signed and notarized on the same day and must be less than 90 days old.
- Submit a copy of the front and back of the non-appearing parents ID
Additional information can be obtained at:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
If you need to submit form DS-5525, passport fees and service fees are non- refundable. Therefore, if the application is denied the amount previously paid will not be refunded.
If you do not have an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, contact the Office of Vital Statistics in the state that you were born in to obtain one.
The link below provides the birth certificate requirements and a link to the U.S. Vital Statistic Offices:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html
Yes, a fully-valid, undamaged expired U.S. passport issued to an adult or a minor can be used to prove citizenship.
Additional evidence of U.S. citizenship information can be found at:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html