Frequently Asked Questions

Passport applications for minors:

1. Must be in person.
2. Both parents present or Parental Consent Form DS-3053 signed & notarized.
3. Copy of non-appearing parents valid ID (front & back).

Absolutely! The fee for a passport photo at our office is $16.00. No appointment necessary!

You never need an appointment to obtain a passport in our office. Simply come into one of our two locations during office hours. Services are provided first come, first served.

Renewing your passport is easy! In most cases, if your passport was expired for less than 5 years you can renew through the mail. However for minors, passport renewals must be done in person at our office.

To renew your application through the mail, simply pick up a passport renewal application at our office, https://travel.state.gov, or your nearest post office location. Simply review the directions on the passport renewal application and submit your passport book, passport photo & check or money order accordingly.

Visit the U.S. Department of State website for current processing times.

In most scenarios, the following is required for a passport application:

1. Valid ID (U.S. passport, government employee ID, driver's license, military ID, certificate of naturalization)
2. Must have a check or money order for each passport application, payable to the U.S. Department of State (Adult: $130.00, Minor: $100.00)
3. Birth certificate, old passport book and/or certificate of naturalization
4. Passport photo ($16.00)  
5. $35.00 Application fee; paid by separate check, cash, debit (3.5% service charge applies), etc.

$130.00; payable by check or money order only.

$100.00; payable by check or money order only.