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General Passport Information
United States Passport Applications can be processed at the Franklin County Clerk’s Office located in the Franklin County Courthouse, 355 West Main Street, Suite 248, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 3:45 pm.
When applying for a passport, please be prepared to provide the following:
- A completed application, type, written or neatly printed in black ink only. Do not sign the form until in the presence of a Clerk.
- First time applicants or those who are renewing an old passport which was obtained before the applicant’s 16th birthday must use form DS-11.
- All others who are renewing a passport (must have been obtained after the applicant’s 16th birthday and issued less than 15 years ago) may use form DS-82. This form must be completed and mailed to the Passport Center by the applicant along with a $130.00 fee.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship in one of three forms:
- a certified copy of your birth certificate with a raised seal and parents’ names listed,
- original naturalization papers, or
- an old U.S. passport issued in your name
- Proof of identity in the form of:
- a valid NYS Driver License or non-Driver ID,
- a valid military ID,
- naturalization papers issued to you as an adult, or
- an INS Alien Registration Card
- One passport photo, 2" x 2" with a white background and a full front view of your head and shoulders. Pictures must be taken within the last six months. Pictures are available in the Franklin County Clerk’s Office for a fee of $10.00 per set.
- Appropriate fees in cash, check or money order: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: U.S. Department of State
- Adult (16 years or older) - $165 for a passport book and/or $65 for a passport card.
- Child (under 16 years old) - $135 for a passport book and/or $50 for a passport card.
- Applicants between the ages of 16 to 18 must appear with a parent or legal guardian.
- Applicants under the age of 16 must appear with BOTH PARENTS.
Passports for Children
All children must appear at time of application.
Rules governing the issuance of passports to children under the age of 16 were recently revised by the U.S. Department of State. BOTH PARENTS or the child’s legal guardian must be present at the time of application or present additional documentation as detailed below.
Evidence of the child’s U.S. citizenship must be presented at the time of application. The child’s Social Security number is also required on the application.
Both parents and legal guardian must:
- Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian;
- Show valid identification;
- Sign and take an oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent.
- Present evidence that he/she has sole custody of the child; or
- Present a completed “statement of consent” form (DS-3053), which must be notarized.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship;
- A social security number;
- The parent to produce photo identification showing the same last name as the child (guardian must bring guardianship papers). If the last name on the parent’s ID is different from the applicant, additional documentation will be required.
The processing time for passports is 8 to 11 weeks from time of application to time of return. The Franklin County Clerk is only responsible for processing the passport application. You will receive your passport in the mail directly from the Passport Agency.
If you wish to receive a passport sooner than the U.S. Department of State’s national service commitment of 5 to 7 weeks, you may pay an expedite fee of $60 per application plus additional fees to overnight your application to the Department of State and return to you upon completion.
If you do not receive your passport within the time schedules listed above, please contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 (TDD 1-888-874-7793) or by e-mail.
If you are traveling in less than 14 days, you may schedule an appointment with a passport facility to have your application processed. There are facilities in Buffalo, New York City and Boston that accept appointments. Please call the National Passport Agency at 1-877-487-2778 to schedule an appointment. Proof of travel is required to make an appointment and expediting fees will apply.