U.S. PASSPORTS

HOW TO APPLY FOR A U.S. PASSPORT BOOK AND/OR CARD:

Application for Passports (Form DS-11) can be picked up at the register of deeds office or a fillable/printable form may be downloaded at www.travel.state.gov. Print all pages of this form. Applications must be printed single sided.

APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED

Contact the Alcona County Register of Deeds for further information, and to set up an appointment at (989) 724-9450.

 

Make sure to bring completed passport application along with:

Proof of Citizenship (certified birth certificate or original naturalization certificate).
*Please note: All documentation submitted as evidence of U.S. Citizenship will be returned with the issued passport.

Proof of Identity: Current and valid driver’s license, state, government, or military ID.
*Please Note: If none listed are available, please contact the Register of Deeds Office for more information.

One Passport Photo: A 2x2 inch photo must meet passport requirements. Photos must be taken within 6 months of application and have the same appearance.

Passport quality photos are available in the Alcona County Register of Deeds for a fee of $15.00.       

 

Applicants age 16 and over:

FEES FOR PASSPORT BOOK:                            

  • $130.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order, payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

FEES FOR PASSPORT CARD:

  • $30.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

FEES FOR PASSPORT BOOK AND CARD:

  • $160.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

Applicants age 15 and under:

FEES FOR PASSPORT BOOK: 

  • $100.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

FEES FOR PASSPORT CARD:

  • $15.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

FEES FOR PASSPORT BOOK AND CARD:

  • $115.00 check or money order payable to: US Department of State.
  • $35.00 credit/debit card, cash, check, or money order payable to: Alcona County Register of Deeds.

 

CHILDREN AGE 15 AND UNDER REQUIRE BOTH PARENTS SIGNATURES. If a parent is unable to be present, Form DS-3053 must be completed prior to applying for passport.

 

Passport books allow for travel by land, sea, or air.  Passport cards can be used for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda by land and sea. The Passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.  Books and cards are valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children 15 years of age or younger.

 

EXPEDITED PROCESSING

To expedite the passport processing time an additional fee of $60.00 per application made payable to US Department of State.  In addition: To reduce mail time, overnight envelopes may be used. Ask the register of deeds office for those fees.