Passports

PASSPORTS

The Town Clerk's office accepts passport applications only on Tuesdays from 9am to Noon. Appointments required. Please scroll down to schedule an appointment. You may schedule an appointment for up to 3 people in your family or group on our website. For a larger group, please book multiple appointments or give us a call for special accommodations. All applicants must appear in person, to include children and infants. For minors under the age of 16, in most cases, both parents must also be present to submit an application.

Please have your application(s) filled out and your other documents with you at the time of your appointment. If for some reason the application cannot be accepted, applicants will be asked to correct the issue and return at a later date. The Department of State fee must be paid by check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order. There are no exceptions.

Renewals: require an appointment in order for us to assist you with filling out your form or taking a picture.
However, we will not take your renewal application or send it in for you. You must follow the instructions for sending in your renewal application at the travel.state.gov website.

Questions? Please see our FAQ below.

Our appointment calendar is accurate and updates in real time. We are happy to assist you in booking
an appointment if you call, but we cannot offer different availability than what is shown on our website.
We only schedule two months out. If no times are available, please check again in a week or so.

Due to high demand, if you are unable to come to your appointment, we ask that you please cancel
or reschedule it by using the link in your confirmation email, or by calling 303-646-4166, option 0.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Town of Elizabeth Clerk's Office: 303-646-4166
U.S. Department of State: 1-877-487-2778, www.travel.state.gov

CURRENT APPLICATION PROCESSING TIMES: Processing times begin the day the U.S. Department of State receives your application, not the day you apply for a passport at this local acceptance facility. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Estimated delivery with ROUTINE processing: 6 to 8 weeks
Estimated delivery with EXPEDITED processing: 2 to 3 weeks (additional $60 per application)
Express mail options are also available.

The Town of Elizabeth office cannot process Urgent or Emergency Travel passport requests: contact the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency at 1-877-487-2778.

APPLICATION TRACKING:
Approximately a week after your appointment, you can track the status of your application by calling: 1-877-487-2778 or by visiting:
www.passportstatus.state.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to apply for a passport?

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

-- APPLICATION FORM

-- CITIZENSHIP EVIDENCE

U.S. Birth Certificate issued by the city, county, or state of birth
Certificate of Naturalization
U.S. Passport
IMPORTANT: When submitting a passport for a minor, a copy of the birth certificate must also be submitted
Please note: a Social Security card is not considered evidence of citizenship for passport purposes.

-- IDENTIFICATION

Valid Driver’s License
State Issued I.D.
Passport

-- PASSPORT PHOTO (photos available on-site for an additional $9 + tax)
Please visit www.travel.state.gov for the full list of photo requirements.

-- FEES - 2 SEPARATE PAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED

U.S. Department of State: CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY - NO CASH, NO CARDS
Town of Elizabeth: CASH, CHECK, MASTERCARD or VISA

Which application form do I need?

Please see the U.S. Department of State’s website to determine which form you will need.

Most passport forms are available at travel.state.gov, or on site at the time of your appointment.
Please be wary of websites that charge for passport applications - you should never have to pay to complete any passport forms.

How much will my passport cost?

Exact fees depend on the type of passport (book, card, or both) you’re applying for, and how quickly you need it.

A fee calculator is available here.

What is the difference between a passport book and a passport card?

The passport book is accepted for any kind of travel, anywhere in the world.

Passport cards are only accepted for land or sea travel, and only within Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

If you are planning to fly internationally, you must have a passport book.

What methods of payment do you accept?

The Department of State fee must be paid by check (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or money order. There are no exceptions. If your appointment is for multiple applicants, you can combine the Department of State fees in one check or money order.

The Town of Elizabeth fees can be paid with any form of payment.

Can I make an appointment if I'm not a resident of Elizabeth?

Yes. There are no residency requirements for passport services.

Do I need to make an appointment for a renewal?

Yes. Regardless of whether you’re renewing an adult or minor passport, you will need to make an appointment in order for us to assist you with filling out your form or taking a picture.

However, we will not take your renewal application or send it in for you. You must follow the instructions for sending in your renewal application at travel.state.gov

Do I need to renew my passport before it expires?

No. There is no requirement to renew a passport prior to the expiration date. Adult passports can be renewed by mail for up to 5 years after expiration. Minor passports, and adult passports that have been expired more than 5 years, must be renewed in person. For more information, please see the Department of State's website.

What are the requirements for pictures?

Do not wear a white shirt.
Glasses will have to be removed.
Hats, scarves, and other head coverings must be removed (except in certain religious exceptions).
No military or other type of uniform may be worn.

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