Passport Procedures PDF Print E-mail

The following list contains information and required documents for obtaining a passport:

Please bring two separate checks when applying, as part of these fees are remitted directly to the Jefferson County Clerk 

  • Download form DS-11* Fill out with black ink only
  • One 2x2 Identical Passport Photos
  • Certified Birth Certificate (for first time passports or to renew a minor's passport) that contains parents' names.
  • Former passport (for renewal through acceptance agency)
  • Proof of Identity (valid driver's license, passport, military ID or government issued ID)
  • Two forms of payment (U.S. Department of State accepts a check or money order only)
  • If the child is 15 years of age or below, they must be accompanied by BOTH parents. If one parent is unable to be present, then form DS-3053* must be completed for each child of the absent parent. If form DS-3053* can not be completed by the absent parent, please contact our office for further information.
  • If the child is 16 or above, only one parent is required to be present.

* For up to date information on processing times, forms and travel alerts, visit www.travel.state.gov

Renewing a Passport

  • For information on renewing a current passport, please visit the website www.travel.state.gov
  • To renew a passport without going thru an acceptance facility read the following information:

If renewing a passport that has been issued less than 15 years ago, form DS-82 is needed. Make sure "yes" can be answered to all four questions on the front of the application before submitting to the U.S. Department of State. Failure to do so will result in the U.S. Department of State returning the application unprocessed. If applicant is unable to answer "yes" to all four of the questions applicant is required to renew thru an acceptance facility.

Passport Fees

The fees listed below are for routine service (4-6 weeks).

Please call for expedited pricing (2 weeks).

Fee Type

Passport Fee
(make check payable to US Department of State)

Execution Fee
(make check payable to Jefferson County Clerk)

Fee Total

Passport Book Age 16 and Over, DS-11

$110

$25

$135

Passport Book Age 15 and Under, DS-11

$80

$25

$105

Passport Book By Mail, DS-82

$110

N/A

$110

Passport Card Age 16 and Over, DS-11

$30

$25*

$55

Passport Card Age 15 and Under, DS-11

$15

$25

$40

*The $25 Execution Fee is not charged when adults 16 and over with fully valid passport books apply for the passport card using a DS-82 form.

 

Regional Humane Society

The mission of the Humane Society of Jefferson County is to promote and foster humane treatment and respect for all animals; to advocate for their welfare and adoption, when possible; to free them from abuse, neglect and suffering; to reduce the overpopulation of animals through spay/neuter programs; and to encourage effective pet identification.

Organ Donor Program

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is a nonprofit, independent organ and tissue donor network authorized by the federal government to serve 5.5 million people in 84 counties in Tennessee, 10 counties in Virginia, 3 counties in Georgia and 1 county in Kentucky.
TDS is dedicated to supporting families in our community who have lost loved ones by providing an opportunity to donate life through organ, tissue and eye donation.
We invite you to join us in our mission to save and improve lives by becoming a donor.  Together we can renew hope and transform lives.


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