Passport Information

PASSPORT INFORMATION

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT:

1.  PASSPORT APPLICATION (forms available in the Phelps County Clerk’s Office or via the internet at www.travel.state.gov) 

   
   (FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT IN BLACK INK ONLY)

2.  ONE INDIVIDUAL PICTURE: Group pictures are not acceptable.  Pictures must be 2 x 2 in size and on a plain white or off white background.  The pictures must be on photo paper, plain white printer paper is not acceptable.  The following locations take passport pictures and may have specifications:
   

   LOCATION	PHONE NUMBER	CHILDREN’S PHOTOS
   CVS	(573) 308-4887	Yes
   Wal-Mart Photo Lab	(573) 364-6970	Yes (Must be at least 3 years or older)
   Staples	(573) 368-2878	Yes
   Walgreens	(573) 426-3338	Yes

3. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
   A) Original or Certified copy of birth - must be from the state with the raised state seal on it
   B) Naturalization papers - must be ORIGINAL
   C) Valid or Expired passport (if over the age of 16 when applying)
   (If the child is under the age of 16 when applying, you must submit their most recent passport if it is still valid and a certified copy of their birth certificate with the application.)
4. When requesting a passport, you must appear in person and submit one of the following identifiers:
   A) Drivers License
   B) Military ID
   C) Government or State ID
5. PASSPORT FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: WRITE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO US DEPT OF STATE
   
   ROUTINE SERVICE 4-6 WEEKS
   ADULTS - $130.00 (16 years of age and older - valid for 10 years)
   CHILDREN - $100.00 (under 16 years of age - valid for 5 years)

   EXPEDITE SERVICE  2-3 WEEKS
   ADULTS - $190.00
   CHILDREN - $160.00

   EXPEDITE SERVICE WITH OVERNIGHT
   ADULTS - $212.05
   CHILDREN - $182.05ADULT PASSPORT CARD (16 years of age and older - valid for 10 years).................$30.00  (Check or Money Order)

   CHILD PASSPORT CARD (under 16 years of age - valid for 5 years)..........................$15.00  (Check or Money Order) IF REQUESTING RETURN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY, PLEASE INCLUDE $22.05 IN THE PASSPORT FEE

6. $35 Execution Fee (Acceptance Facility) CASH ONLY.
   We do not accept any debit or credit card payments.***Due to processing time, passport applications will only be accepted between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY. Holidays or elections may affect passport days of acceptance***ALL PERSONS MUST APPEAR FOR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS TO BE PROCESSED, INFANT AND UPThe passport will be mailed to the address submitted on your application.***For children under the age of 16, consent for passport issuance is required from BOTH parents, or documentation as to why that is not possible.  Children must be present with the parents to complete the application process.  The age for required, routine personal appearance and signature is 16 years of age.  

Updated on 2/3/2025