NEW PASSPORT FEES IN EFFECT ON JULY 13, 2010
The U.S. Department of State has revised its fees for Passports and these changes will take effect on July 13, 2010.
The revised fees will cover actual operating expenses of the U.S. Department of State for the 301 overseas consular posts, 23 domestic passport agencies and other centers that provide these consular services to U.S. and foreign citizens.
INFORMATION ON PROCESSING TIMES FOR PASSPORTS CAN BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE STATE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT:
OR CALL THE NATIONAL PASSPORT INFORMATION CENTER AT:
1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778)
TDD/TTY: 1-888-84-7793 (Telephone Number For Customers With Telecommunication Devices For the Hearing Impaired)
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport Book AND/OR U.S. Passport Card: Form DS-11
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Proof of U.S. Citizenship
State Certified Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or expired U.S. Passport
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Proof of Identity
Valid Driver's License
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Photographs
Two (2) recent identical passport photos (2" x 2") in color
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Fees (Effective July 13, 2010)
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U.S. Passport Books are Valid for travel by air, sea or land.
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U.S. Passport Cards are not for travel by air. They are valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean ONLY.
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U.S. Passport applications for children under age 16 require two parents' consent
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All applicants must appear in person, regardless of age
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The processing time varies depending on the workload of the U.S. Passport Agency. You may request expedited service at an additional fee of $60.00 + $14.96 Overnight Delivery Return Service Fee.
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DS-11 applications accepted MONDAY through FRIDAY
8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
PROTHONOTARY'S OFFICE
Berks County Courthouse, 2nd Floor
633 Court Street, Reading PA |
We hope this "checklist" is helpful to you. You should read the actual applications for more specific details. Please call our office at (610) 478-6970 if we can be of further assistance.
For U.S. Passport Changes or Renewals
National Passport Information Center: 1-877-487-2778 (toll free)
