Passports

 For information on current processing times please visit www.travel.state.gov

Beginning October 1, 2022, you will need to schedule an appointment when submitting your passport application. Please call, 574-372-2331 #7 to make your appointment.

Passport Book & Card Instructions
Effective: January 23, 2023

Please note: We will NOT process your application(s) if you do not have the information listed in these instructions.  Passport processing times are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Children under 16

  • One passport photo
  • Certified birth certificate issued by a State or County Health Department and previous passport book or card (if either were ever issued)
  • BOTH parents must sign for the child and show their Driver's License
  • Children must be present at the time of application

Due to changes within the passport processing requirements set by the US Department of State, BOTH parents must be present at the time of application, if BOTH parents are not present you will be turned away.

Adults age 16 & 17

  • One passport photo
  • Certified birth certificate issued by a State or County Health Department or previous passport book or card (if either were ever issued)
  • Applicant must be present at time of application and sign the application in the presence of our staff
  • ONE parent's signature and driver's license is required

Adults 18 and over

  • One passport photo
  • Certified birth certificate issued by either a State or County Health Department or previous passport book or passport card (if either were ever issued)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Need to sign application in the presence of our staff

Renewal

  • Previous passport issued to an adult over the age of 16 within the last 15 years
  • One passport photo
  • Applicant fills out application and mails to the address listed on the application. We do not process a renewal application.

Fees: Follow the link below

Passport Fee Calculator


We would like to express that any fee payable to the US Department of State MUST be paid by check or money order. We cannot accept any other form of payment.



Passport Applications can be picked up at the Clerk's office or you can go online at www.travel.state.gov