Passports
Where do I apply for a passportbook
or passport card?
You can come to the Walworth County Clerk
of Circuit Court Office between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday.
If you are applying for a first time
passport or are unable to locate a prior passport, you will need to complete
a current DS-11 form. We provide this form at no charge to individuals
(large groups or organizations, with the exception of schools, must purchase
the forms directly from the Passport Agency). If you download a form from
the internet at
www.travel.state.gov, it must be a good quality copy in order for us to
accept it. The form is to be completed in black ink.
You may fill out the application at the
Clerk of Courts Office or take it with you.
You must have the following when applying:
- Completed application (unsigned)
- One passport photo (this
can be obtained from any photo studio)
- A certified copy of your birth
certificate which has been registered with the state in which you were
born (this needs to be submitted with the application and it will
be returned. (Hospital copies are not acceptable) OR a previous
passport in lieu of a birth certificate. When a previous passport is
submitted with a child’s application, a certified copy of their birth
certificate must also accompany the application. This is to establish a
clear relationship to the parent. Naturalized U.S. citizens must submit
the original signed naturalization certificate in lieu of a birth
certificate. This will be returned with the passport. Your passport
book or card and proof of birth will be returned in separate envelopes
from the passport agency.
- Your driver’s license or state ID with
a photo for identification – All applicants must appear in person. We
will use the parent’s driver’s license for identification of anyone 17
or younger. Both parents or legal guardian (s) must be present when
applying for a passport for a child under 16. If only one
parent/guardian appears you must also submit one of the following:
Second parent's/guardian's notarized written statement consenting to
passport issuance for the child, Primary evidence of sole authority to
apply, OR A written statement, form DS-3053 (made under penalty of
perjury) explaining the second parent's unavailability. A copy of your
driver's license or photo identification will be submitted with the
application.
If you have all the necessary information and your application is
completed correctly, the time necessary for us to process it should be 15
minutes or less.
Passport applications need two forms of payment:
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A check or money order payable to
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE |
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Passport Book
Passport Card |
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Standard
application for adults |
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(age 16
and over) |
$110.00 $30.00 |
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Standard
application for children |
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(under
16) |
$80.00 $15.00 |
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Fee to
expedite application |
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additional
per person |
$60.00 $60.00 |
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Overnight
Return Envelope |
$12.72 |
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Cash,
credit card, check or money order
Payable to
CLERK OF COURTS,
for each application |
$25.00 $25.00 |
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The normal processing time is 4-6 weeks. If you will be departing in less
than 4 to 6 weeks, you may expedite your application. It is not recommended
to expedite unless necessary. There is an additional fee of $60 per
applicant to expedite, regardless of the age of the applicant. If you will
be leaving in less than a month, you may want to overnight the application.
You can expect to receive an expedited passport back in approximately 3
weeks depending how it is sent. The Passport Agency does require 3
business days for processing of expedited applications. You may
want to check www.travel.state.gov
for current processing times.
RENEWALS
If you had a previous passport, you can renew it, if you meet the
following criteria:
- The issue date of your last passport was less than 15 years ago;
- You were 16 or older when it was issued;
- Your name is the same or you can submit name-change documentation
(marriage certificate or court order);
- You can submit this passport; and
- It is undamaged.
The Clerk of Circuit Court does not process renewal applications. You can
obtain a renewal form (DS-82) from us and submit it yourself to the
nearest Passport Agency listed on the back of the form with the proper
fee, a new photo and your expired or to be expired passport. You can also
expedite renewal forms for an additional $60 fee. Children cannot have their
passports renewed unless they were over 16 when their previous passport was
issued and they meet the criteria. Renewal forms and instructions are
available on the internet at
www.travel.state.gov
APPOINTMENT SYSTEM IN CHICAGO
If you have an overseas emergency or extremely urgent travel scheduled,
you may be required to apply in person for a will call service. The Chicago
Agency is one of a number of Passport Agencies that has installed an
appointment system to improve customer service. The Chicago Agency is open
to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 PM. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal
holidays, but customers can call (312)341-6020, 24 hours a day to schedule
an appointment.
Immigration and Naturalization Service
If you have any questions relating to immigration matters, please refer
to the INS Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. INS operators are available
8a.m. to 6p.m., Monday through Friday. Automated information is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also visit the INS website at
www.uscis.gov.
Misspelled Names
Misspelled names and wrong dates or places of birth can occur due to the
large volume of passports that are processed. If you do not have urgent
travel plans, you can simply mail the passport back to:
New Orleans Passport Agency
Attn: Rewrite
One Canal Place
365 Canal Street, Suite 1300
New Orleans, LA 70130-6508
Include a note explaining the error, and the Passport Agency will
re-issue the passport at no charge to you. If you have imminent travel
planned, please return to the acceptance agency and advise them to call the
Passport Agency to discuss options that will best meet your needs.
Obtaining Copies of Birth Records
The Passport Agency will only accept a certified copy of your birth
certificate that is registered with the Register of Deed/Bureau of Vital
Statistics in the County in which you were born, or with the State in which
you were born. You can order a copy by phone with a credit card from most
states. For information, call 1-800-255-2414. To order online, visit the
Vital Records Website at
www.vitalcheck.com.
Passport and Travel Info
To view the status of your passport application and other travel
information visit the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs,
which includes Passport Services, on the Internet at
www.travel.state.gov
If you need to inquire about the issuance of your
passport, the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) can assist you.
You may speak with a Customer Service Representative by calling:
1-877-487-2778
TTY/TDD Users: 1-888-874-7793
e-mail: NPIC@state.gov
Customer Service Representatives are available Monday-Friday
(excluding Federal holidays). All services are available in English and
Spanish.