Passport Information

Photos and Passport Application Processing

The Clerk's office acts as an agent for the federal government in processing passport applications. Passport applications are mailed by the clerk on the same day they are received, but regular processing at the national level takes approximately six weeks. Some countries require a VISA for entry. It is necessary to have physical possession of a passport before applying for a VISA. Go to www.unitedstatesvisas.gov to learn more about how to get a VISA.

It is possible to expedite issuance of a passport. Passports can be processed within three days of receipt by a federal office if proof of an eminent departure date is provided and $60.00 is paid for the special service. Overnight-Express mail may be used for this purpose.

Passports for age 16 years of age and older are valid for 10 years. For under 16 years of age passports are valid for 5 years.

You will need to provide the following to the clerk:

The passport fee should be check or money order payable to Passport Services.

Processing fee should be check, money order or cash payable to the Chelan County Clerk.

Proof of US citizenship. (a certified copy of birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, or previous passport) For information on how to get a birth certificate go to www.vitalrec.com.

Completed but unsigned passport application form. Forms are available on the Internet at www.travel.state.gov, Clerk's Office, or travel agencies.

Two (2) passport photos which must meet federal requirements.

Picture identification.

All children must appear in person.

Children under age 16 must appear and:

1. Both parents must appear to sign the application.
2. Show valid personal identification.
3. Present evidence that they are the parents or guardians, i.e.(parents name on birth certificate).
4. Sign and take oath.

If the second parent is not available to sign, the appearing parent must present evidence that he/she has:

1. Sole legal custody.
2. Written consent of the other parent for the issuance of the passport (must be notorized) or
3. Written statement explaining why non-applying parent's consent cannot be obtained.

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Applications cannot be processed after 4:30 P.M.