Notice to Passport Applicants
***Due to processing time, passport applications will only be accepted between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY. Holidays or elections may affect passport days of acceptance***
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 |
| Avalon Photography Studio (Appt only) |
(573) 426-4344 | 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
ADULT PASSPORT (16 years of age and older - valid for 10 years)............................$130.00 (Check or Money Order)
CHILD PASSPORT (under 16 years of age - valid for 5 years).....................................$100.00 (Check or Money Order)
ADULT 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)
PASSPORT RENEWAL (form DS-82 - if applicant was at least 16 years of age when previous passport was issued, and passport not expired over 5 years).................................................................................$130.00 (Check Only)
EXPEDITED FEE (ADDITIONAL cost per passport to reduce processing, this fee does not include overnight delivery return).............................................................................................................................$60.00
IF REQUESTING RETURN OVERNIGHT DELIVERY, PLEASE INCLUDE $17.56 IN THE PASSPORT FEE
ROUTINE SERVICE
ADULTS - $130.00
CHILDREN - $100.00
EXPEDITE SERVICE EXPEDITE SERVICE WITH OVERNIGHT
ADULTS - $190.00 ADULTS - $209.53
CHILDREN - $160.00 CHILDREN - $179.53
***There is an additional $35 Execution Fee (Acceptance Facility Fee) that is only payable in CASH. We do not accept any debit or credit card payments.
ALL PERSONS MUST APPEAR FOR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS TO BE PROCESSED, INFANT AND UP
The 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 1/23/2023