Passports
Passport Acceptance Hours
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES IN PASSPORT HOURS FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Thursday, September 28: Unavailable
Friday, October 6: Available 8am-11am only
Friday, October 13: Unavailable
Our office has one Acceptance Agent; please call for an appointment before coming in. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 641-585-2094 for an appointment.
First Time Applicants
Items Required for All Applicants
- Passport application DS-11 completed in BLACK INK ONLY
- DS-11
- Print single-sided only; double-sided copies are not accepted.
- Birth certificate (or original citizenship certificate)
- Must be an original or certified copy issued by the state; hospital copies with footprints are not accepted.
- If applicants have been issued a passport, they can use this as proof of citizenship in place of the birth certificate.
- If you do not have a birth certificate or citizenship certificate, please call our office.
- Driver's license
- Must be valid.
- If presenting an out-of-state ID, please provide a secondary form of identification.
- Payment
- PLEASE DO NOT PAY ANY FEES ONLINE
- Passport fees paid to the U.S. Department of State MUST be paid with a check or money order; NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Photo fee and required execution fee can be paid with check, cash, credit/debit card.
- One passport photo
- Photos available on-site for $15.
Minor Applicants Under 16 Years of Age
- All documents from above are required for minor applicants.
- Minor applicants must appear in person with both parents.
- Both parents must bring a valid driver’s license.
- Ask for details if one parent is unable to appear in person/attend the appointment.
Passport Renewals
Applicants can renew their passport via mail if they can answer yes to all five statements below:
- 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.
How to Renew Via Mail
- Note: YOU are responsible for mailing your renewal application and materials, not our office.
- Complete renewal application.
- DS-82
- Print single-sided only; double-sided copies are not accepted.
- Submit your most recent passport.
- Include name change documents (if applicable).
- Provide a photo taken within the last six months; our office takes photos for $15.
- Calculate fees.
- Mail completed application.
Appointments
- Passport Acceptance Agent is available M-F 8:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-4:00 p.m.
- Applications accepted after 3:30 p.m. will be mailed out the following business day.
- Call 641-585-2094 to schedule an appointment.
Fees
- A check or money order is required; it will be sent off as payment to the U.S. Department of State.
- If using a money order, please call our office and confirm totals before purchasing money order.
- Payment to the Winneabgo County Recorder for the photo and/or execution fee can be paid with check/cash/card.
- PLEASE DO NOT PAY ANY FEES ONLINE!
- Courier companies, also known as "passport expeditors," may charge unneccesary fees.
- Please visit travel.state.gov for important information regarding courier companies.
- As always, please contact our office with any questions.
Passport Photos
Passport photos are available on-site for $15.00.
Resources
Visit travel.state.gov for current processing times, additional information, fillable PDF applications, forms, FAQ, etc.
Additional Information
- All forms must be filled out in black ink only.
- If printing your applications, print them single-sided. Double-sided copies will not be accepted.
- You can track the processing status of your passport online here.
- Supporting documents (birth certificates, old passports, etc.) will be returned to you after your new passport. Documents may take up to 8 weeks to arrive after the new passport arrives.
