Passport Applications will only be accepted during the hours of:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
ALL applicants applying for a New Passport must appear in person regardless of age.
An adult cannot submit an application for a minor without the minor being present.
Our office only takes Walk-Ins for applications.
Please be mindful of the hours we accept applications since they can take time to process (about 15 minutes per application or longer if the forms need to be filled out).
Be sure to arrive by 11:00AM or 3:00PM, especially for a group of 3 or more, so applications can be completed by closing time.
To complete your New Passport Application you will need the following:
- Applications must be filled out in Black Ink only.
If you are unsure what application form(s) you need, you can visit the US Passport Forms Page, and it will help guide you.
- Birth Certificate (long form with Seal) - If born outside of U.S. please also provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Driver's License/Mexican ID or Passport ID
If you had a previous Passport, or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, but no longer have these to show evidence of citizenship, you can fill out a File Search Request Form and pay the applicable fee for Passport Services to look up this information for you.
**Note: There is no guarantee that a record will be located. If Passport Services is unable to locate a record, then the a passport cannot be issued until acceptable evidence of U.S. citizenship is submitted.**
- Passport Picture - Check the Photo Guide for acceptable photos to help avoid passport processing delays or rejections. You can obtain a Passport Photo from Walgreens, CVS, or the Post Office.
- Check or Money Order for Application Fee made out to: "US Dept. of State". Each application must have it's own check or money order, do not combine fees for a group into one check. See table below for the correct amount.
-Processing Fee Payment can be cash, credit card, or Check/Money Order made out to "Harrison County District Clerk"
-Any Supporting Documentation
In cases where both custodial parents are unable to be present, one must be present and bring with them a copy of the other parent's ID (front and back) along with a completed "Statement of Consent" Form DS-3053. This form can be found here, or picked up in our office.
If you, or your child, were never issued a Social Security Number, a Social Security Statement Form must be filled out and included with the application as well.
Social Security Statement for Adults | Social Security Statement for Minors
Applicants who have two or more previous marriages must complete the Previous Marriage Information Sheet (one for each marriage) and include it/them with their application.
**Copies of these forms are also located in our office for your convenience.
Fee Table:
Processing Time:
-Routine: 4-6 Weeks (Does not include mail delivery times)
-Expedited: 2-3 Weeks (Does not include mail delivery times)
*These processing times are estimations taken from the Official United States Passport website, and are not guaranteed by our office.
Applicants that need their Passport ASAP (14 days or sooner):
If you have already submitted your application and realize you need your passport sooner, please contact the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778.
If you have not already submitted an application and you need your passport asap, you must visit a Passport Agency to do so. You can set up an appointment with the Passport Agency online here.
Life and Death Travel Emergencies - ONLY Applicants that require a passport for traveling due to a medical emergency (severe illness, surgery, or death) of an immediate family member overseas should contact the Passport Duty Officer at 202-647-4000.
Passport Books, Cards, and Supporting Documentation all are delivered back to you in separate envelopes.
If you did not receive one of your items, please call the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778.
Track Your Application
Official United States Passport Website