WHEN APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT, YOU MUST HAVE:
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Completed application but not signed
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Certified birth certificate with seal (must be raised or multi-colored and not the hospital record). The birth certificate is mailed with the passport application and returned to you in a seperate mailing from your passport.
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Two 2x2 passport photos (Alan Cross at Cross Flower Shop on Washington Street, Mark DeWitte at CompuPlus on Main Street, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walmart)
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Driver License or government issued ID, preferably with photo
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$75 check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State for adults and minors 16 or over
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$60 check or money order made payable to the U.S. Department of State for minors under age 16
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$25 cash or check made payable to the Hawkins County Clerk
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Everyone applying for a passport must appear in person, including infants and minors. If a minor is under 16, both parents have to be present or the parent who is not present must complete a notarized consent form which can be picked up at our office or downloaded by clicking here.
It usually takes 4-6 weeks to receive your passport. If you need your passport sooner, you can expedite your application. Expedited applications usually take 2-3 weeks. To expedite, make your check payable to the U.S. Department of State for $149.96 for adult passport and $134.96 for a minor's passport as well as the $25 cash or check made payable to the Hawkins County Clerk. You will also have to make a check payable to the US Post Office for $18.30 to overnight your application. All fees are subject to change.
*Passport applications (DSP-11) can be obtained from the Hawkins County Clerk's Office or by clicking here.
