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Can the Clerk's Processing Fee be added into the Passport Application fee?: No. The Clerk's Processing Fee and Passport Application fee have to be separate. The Clerk's Fee can be paid with Cash, Check, or Card.

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Applying for a Passport

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1. What forms of payment can be used to apply for my Passport?

The US Department of State requires either a Check or Money Order to be attached to the passport application.

Check/Money Order should be made out the: US Department of State.

2. Do you take Appointments or Walk-ins for Passports?: We do not take Appointments. We only accept Walk-ins. Typically running Tuesday-Thursday 9:30AM-3:00PM, but please contact the courts for processing times Tuesday-Thursday.

3. Does your office Process Renewals for Adults?: No, the District Clerk's Office does not process adult renewals, UNLESS the passport has been expired for over 5 years.

4. What are the Current Passport processing times?

Routine Service: 10-13 Weeks

Expedited Service: 7-9 Weeks

The Passport Agency sends frequent updates on Processing times, be sure to check for the most current time frames.

5. Can I apply/drop off another Applicants Passport application?: No. Everyone who is applying for said Passport will need to be present.

6. When applying for a Childs passport, does the Child need to be present?: YES! Everyone who is applying for a Passport must be present, as well as anyone under the Age of 16 will need both Parents to be in attendance.

7. Does your office take Passport Photos?: Yes! As of January 2023, we are now taking Passport Photos. This fee can be paid with any form of payment.

8. Does your office issue Emergency Passports?: No, we do not issue Emergency Passports. You will need to apply through the US Department of State's website to receive

9. Can the Clerk's Processing Fee be added into the Passport Application fee?: No. The Clerk's Processing Fee and Passport Application fee have to be separate. The Clerk's Fee can be paid with Cash, Check, or Card.

10. What Birth Certificates do the Passport Agencies accept?: The Passport Agency prefers the CERTIFIED Long-Form Birth Certificate. Most Short-Form Texas and California (abstract) versions of Birth Certificates may or may not be acceptable for Passport purposes.