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How To Apply for a Passport

To apply for a passport, you must schedule an appointment and bring all required documents to your appointment, including two separate payments (one to the U.S. Department of State and one to the Clerk's Office).

You should apply in person if:

  • You have never been issued a U.S. passport
  • Your previous passport was issued when you were under age 16
  • Your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago
  • Your passport was lost or stolen

Make sure to review the required documents and fees before your appointment to avoid delays in processing.

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment

Passport applications are accepted by appointment only.

Schedule an Appointment

Step 2: Gather the Required Documents

Two Separate Required Payments:

  1. Application Fees

    • Payable to U.S. Dept. of State
(check or money order only)
  2. Acceptance Fees

    • Payable to Salt Lake County Clerk
(VISA, Mastercard, Amex, cash, or check accepted)

Fee Details:

For Ages 16 and Over (Valid for 10 years)

 
Standard Service Application Fee
Expedited Service Application Fee
Acceptance Fee
Passport Book

$130

$190

$35
Passport Card

$30

$90

$35
Passport Book & Card Combo

$160

$220

$35

For Ages 15 and Under (Valid for 5 years)

 
Standard Service Application Fee
Expedited Service Application Fee
Acceptance Fee
Passport Book
 $100 $160 $35
Passport Card
 $15 $75 $35
Passport Book & Card Combo
 $115 $175 $35

For 1-2 day delivery after the passport is processed at the U.S. Department of State, pay $21.36. Include this fee with your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. Only available for passport books mailed to addresses within the United States.

Passport Book

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $130

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $190

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Passport Card

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $30

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $90

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Passport Book & Card Combo

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $160

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $220

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Note: If you are paying for the 5 to 7-week service for a passport book, you have the option to add $19.53 for Express Mail delivery from the U.S. Department of State. This amount should be included in your check or money order. This option is NOT available for passport cards.

Passport Book

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $100

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $160

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Passport Card

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $15

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $75

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Passport Book & Card Combo

Standard Service (6 to 8 weeks)

  1. Application Fee: $115

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35
Expedited Service (2 to 3 weeks)*

  1. Application Fee: $175

  2. Acceptance Fee: $35

Step 3: Bring Your Documents to Your Appointment

  • Photos must meet all State Department requirements.
  • Passport photo service is available in our office for applicants aged 5 years and older for a fee of $10.00
Photo Requirements

  • Documents not acceptable include:
    • hospital certificate
    • baptism certificate
    • notification-of-birth
    • California abstracts of birth.
  • If born outside the U.S. you must provide a Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization or Report of Birth Abroad.

Must be provided for all passport applicants.

Step 4: Bring Your Documents to Your In-Person Appointment

  • Please bring all required documents to your scheduled appointment.
  • ALL APPLICANTS must personally appear when applying for a passport
    • Children under 16 years of age must have both parents present.
    • Children 16 or 17 years of age must have one parent present.

Step 5: What to Expect After Your Appointment

  • Application processing times may vary. Refer to the US Department of State Website for the most up to date processing times.
  • Due to mail delays service times for passport processing have increased. Routine service can take 4-6 weeks* from the day an application is received at the passport agency. Expedited service can take 2-3 weeks*. Please plan accordingly.

*Passport processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center; it may take 1-2 weeks for your application to arrive before it is processed.

U.S. Department of State

Looking for Passport Renewals?

Passport renewals may be done online or by mail if certain conditions are met. Visit the U.S. Department of State for more information. 



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