Applying for a U.S. Passport

ANTRIM COUNTY PASSPORT ACCEPTING HOURS: 9:00-12:00 & 2:00-4:00

U.S. Department of State-Bureau of Consular Affairs
Travel Advisories
Passport Application Status

NEW PASSPORT
You must apply in person using Form DS-11 if at least one of the following is true:
  • You are applying for your first U.S. passport
  • You are under age 16
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16
  • Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged
  • Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago

Passport Applications are available at the County Treasurer's Office or online at www.travel.state.gov

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PASSPORT?
Routine Service: 10-13 weeks
Expedited Service: 7-9 weeks

It may take up to 2 weeks from the day you apply until your application is "In Process" and up to 2 weeks to receive a completed passport in the mail after it is printed.
Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.

HOW MUCH IS A PASSPORT AND/OR PASSPORT CARD?
ADULT -16 YEARS OLD AND OLDER
Passport Book - $130.00 + $35.00 processing fee 
Passport Card - $30.00 + $35.00 processing fee
Passport Book & Card - $160.00 + $35.00 processing fee

CHILD - UNDER 16 YEARS OLD
Passport Book - $100.00 + $35.00 processing fee
Passport Card - $15.00 + $35.00 processing fee
Passport Book & Card - $115.00 + $35.00 processing fee

TWO SEPARATE CHECKS (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) OR MONEY ORDER REQUIRED
1. Payable to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2. Payable to: ANTRIM COUNTY TREASURER ($35 processing fee)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR A PASSPORT:
  • Form - Filled out with Black Ink ONLY
  • A Passport Photo - No glasses in photo. No camouflage.
  • Birth Certificate with a raised seal NOT A COPY OR a previous issued Passport
  • Driver's License - The parent's driver's license will be used for a Child's Passport

NOTE: EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2008 - Children under age 16 require BOTH parents' signatures on application.

DO NOT SIGN APPLICATION UNTIL YOU SUBMIT IT TO THE ACCEPTANCE AGENT AT A PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY! You MUST sign application in front of an acceptance agent!

PASSPORT RENEWAL
You can renew by mail if you answer 'yes' to ALL 5 statements below about your passport:
  • You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application
  • It's undamaged other than normal wear and tear
  • Was issued when you were age 16 or older
  • Was issued within the last 15 years
  • Was issued in your current name or you can document your name change

If you answered 'NO' to any statement, you must apply in person using Form DS-11.

Passport Renewal Applications are available at the County Treasurer's Office or online at www.travel.state.gov

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PASSPORT?
Routine Service: 10-13 weeks
Expedited Service: 7-9 weeks

It may take up to 2 weeks from the day you apply until your application is "In Process" and up to 2 weeks to receive a completed passport in the mail after it is printed.
Consider the total time it will take to receive your passport when you are booking travel.

HOW MUCH IS A PASSPORT RENEWAL? 
Passport Book - $130.00
Passport Card - $30.00
Passport Book & Card - $160.00

For more information about a U.S. Passport go to: www.travel.state.gov