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Passports applications can be obtained and submitted through the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office, Passport Division. This office is located at:

2001 South State Street

Suite S2200

Salt Lake City, UT 84190

(801) 468-3438

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Passport Applications May Not Be Processed

After 4:30 pm!

An adult passport (16 years of age and older) is valid for 10 years.
A child’s passport (ages 0-15 years old) is valid for 5 years.
DO NOT sign the passport application until requested.
NOTE: As of March 6, 2007, women using a former spouse's surname are required to provide a certified copy of the previous marriage license.

NOTE: The best advice is, "APPLY EARLY!"

According to the US Department of State you will receive your passport within about 4-6 weeks.
If traveling before 3 weeks an expedited passport is needed (for an additional fee).
According to the US Department of State it will take about 3 weeks for you to receive an expedited passport.

If born within the United States you must provide a certified copy of your birth certificate. (ITEMS NOT ACCEPTABLE include: hospital certificate, baptism, or notification-of-birth and California and Texas abstracts of birth.)
If born outside of the United States you must provide a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, or report of birth abroad.

Passport photographs are available in the Clerk’s Office for ages 2 years and older for a $10.00 fee. (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
Two identical U.S. passport photographs are required.
Passport photographs must have been taken in the last 6 months.
Pictures must be in color and on a white or light colored background.
Pictures must be two-inches square. (Image size of head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches including hair.) See a qualified passport photographer.

Valid driver's license with current name. (NOTE: Temporary driver's licenses and driving privilege cards are not acceptable.)
Federal/State identification card with current name (temporary identification is not acceptable.)
Both parents must appear and sign for a minor applicant and present current identification and proof of relationship to applicant (such as birth certificate when minor is under the age of 14.)

16 years or older: Total $100.00 (two separate payments required)

$75.00 (U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
$25.00 (make check payable to: Office of Sherrie Swensen) (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)

15 years or younger: Total $85.00 (two separate payments required)

$60.00 (U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
$25.00 (make check payable to: Office of Sherrie Swensen) (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)

Passport cards will facilitate entry and expedite document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.
The passport card may not be used to travel by air.

For first time applicants 16 years or older: Total $45.00 (two separate payments required)

$20.00 (U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
$25.00 (make check payable to: Office of Sherrie Swensen) (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)

For first time applicants 15 years or younger: Total $35 (two separate payments required)

$10.00 (U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
$25.00 (make check payable to: Office of Sherrie Swensen) (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)

For more information about passports, please call 468-3438.
For foreign entry requirements, printing passport applications, children’s issues and warnings for particular countries visit the US Department of State Website.
For Visa information call the Foreign Country’s Consulate or Embassy.
For U.S. Passport Emergencies, contact the National Passport Duty Office at (202) 647-4000.