Passport Services

Passport Information

How to Apply for a Passport

To expedite the process, please have the following items ready to bring to our office:
(For a more complete list see Quick Links.)

1. Passport Application – filled out in black ink only but not signed. Fill out online or download forms from www.travel.state.gov
   **Please double check your form. New regulations stipulate you must fill out a new form if there are any mistakes. ***Pay special attention to mother's last name - the form requires her last name when she was born. 
2. A check, money order or cashier's check made payable to the U.S. Department of State for the application fee (one for each applicant). The U.S. Department of State will not accept Starter or Counter checks that your bank prints for you. 
3. Credit/debit card, check, or cash for the Acceptance Fees and/or photo fees payable to Saratoga Springs.
4. Valid Picture ID and Photocopy of front and back. For example:
   • Driver’s License
   • Official Government or Military ID card
   • Parent’s Identification to identify minor child (under 16)
5. Proof of Citizenship and Photocopy of Front and back. For example:
   • Certified birth certificate issued by the County Health Department 
   • Original Certificate of Naturalization
   • Original Certificate of Citizenship
   • Previous U.S. Passport book or card
6. One Passport Photo.
   • You can have your photo take in our office for $15 each or bring one that meets U.S. Department of State requirements
   • The photo must have been taken within the last six (6) months
   • Pictures must be in color and on a white background
   • Use a clear image of your face, no glasses, no filters, no selfies
   • Photo must be 2 by 2 inch square
   • See federal guidelines on www.travel.state.gov
7. All applicants (including children) must be present when applying for a passport.
   If you are applying for a passport for a minor under the age of 16, both parents must be present unless the absent parent has filled out & had notarized a Statement of Consent (Form 3053).

Current passport processing times 

Please see the Department of State website for current times. Please note the time frames shown start from the day the Department of State receives your application. NOT from submission date.