Passports

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSPORT TRANSACTIONS.  PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT (315) 536-5120.

Passport book and passport card application forms are available at the clerk’s office.  For fee information visit the U.S. Passport office website.  

Note: Required fees being submitted with a passport application must be in the form of a check or money order.  Any required fees paid to the County Clerk’s Office can be in the form a of check, money order, cash or credit/debit card.  

Required Forms

  • Application for U.S. Passport or Registration: DS-11
  • Application for U.S. Passport by Mail (Renewal Form): DS-82
  • U.S. Passport Amendment Application (Name Change): DS-5504 (can only be used within 1 year of passport issue date)
  • Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport: DS-64 only if passport has not expired

 Note: No  passport applications will be accepted after 4 p.m.- except by appointment.

Helpful Resources

Requirements for Original Passport

  • Application for U.S. Passport or Registration: DS-11
  • Birth Certificate with raised seal, can be original or certified copy only. Must contain both parents names
  • Two (2) pictures that meet passport requirements - available at the County Clerk’s Office for $10
  • Driver License for proof of identification

Note: The passport process takes approximately six to eight weeks.

Underage Applicants

If the applicant is under 16 years of age the application requires both parents’ signature and both parents must present picture identification.  If only one parent can apply, applying parent/guardian must present affidavit from non-appearing parent.

Requirements for Renewal of Passport

  • Applicant must be able to submit previous passport
  • Applicant must have been at least 16 years old when most recent U.S. passport issued
  • Previous U.S. passport was issued less than 15 years ago
  • Same name used or name was changed by marriage or court order and proper documentation is submitted to reflect name change
  • Application for U.S. Passport by Mail (Renewal Form)—DS-82
  • Two (2) pictures meeting passport requirements, these are available at the County Clerk’s Office for $10
  • Previous Passport

Name Change on Passport

  • U.S. Passport Amendment Application (Name Change): DS-5504

Lost or Stolen Passport

  • Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport: DS-64 (only if passport has not expired)
  • Procedure is the same as obtaining an original passport