Passport
Passport applications can be obtained and submitted through the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office, Passport Division. This application is also available online.
2001 South State Street, Suite S2200
PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
(385) 468-7300
Office Hours: Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed on legal holidays)
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE PROCESSED AFTER 4:30!
General Passport Information:
- 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 to do so.
- If a name is different than the name on the birth certificate, you may be required to provide a legal document (such as a certified copy of a marriage license) to verify the name change.
Updated Processing Times:
NOTE: The best advice is, "APPLY EARLY!"
- Refer to the US Department of State Website for the most up to date processing times.
Proof of Citizenship:
- If born within the United States you must provide a certified copy of your birth certificate. (ITEMS NOT ACCEPTABLE include: hospital certificate, baptism, notification-of-birth and California abstracts of birth.)
- If born outside of the United States you must provide a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, or report of birth abroad.
Personally Appear:
- ALL APPLICANTS (including children) must personally appear when applying for a passport.
- Children under 16 years of age must have both parents present.
- Children 16 and 17 years of age must have one parent present.
- Social security numbers must be provided for all passport applicants!
Passport Photograph Requirements:
- Passport photographs are available in the Clerk’s Office for ages 5 years and older for a $10.00 fee. (cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
- One U.S. passport photograph is required with the application.
- 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.
Identification Requirements:
The following documents are generally acceptable alone if they readily identify the applicant:
- Valid unexpired U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card
- Certificate of Naturalization with identifiable photo attached
- Certificate of Citizenship with identifiable photo attached
- Valid driver's license (not temporary or learner's permit)
- Official U.S. military or military dependent identification card
- Government employee identification card (federal, state, county, municipal)
- Current foreign passport
- FAA pilot's license
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 16.)
Passport Renewals:
- Please call (385) 468-7300 or visit the US Department of State Website
Passport Fees:
16 years or older:
Total $135.00 (two separate payments required)
- $110.00 (payable to U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
- $25.00 (payable to Salt Lake County Clerk's Office - cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
15 years or younger:
Total $105.00 (two separate payments required)
- $80.00 (payable to U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
- $25.00 (payable to Salt Lake County Clerk's Office - cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
Passport Card:
- 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.
Passport Card Fees:
For first time applicants 16 years or older:
Total $55.00 (two separate payments required)
- $30.00 (payable to U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
- $25.00 (payable to Salt Lake County Clerk's Office - cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
For first time applicants 15 years or younger:
Total $40 (two separate payments required)
- $15.00 (payable to U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
- $25.00 (payable to - Salt Lake County Clerk's Office - cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
Expedited Passports:
Expedited processing is available for a total fee of $65.00 (two separate payments required)
- $60.00 (payable to U.S. Department of State, check or money order only)
- $5.00 (payable to - Salt Lake County Clerk's Office - cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa)
Other Information:
- For more information about passports, please call (385) 468-7300.
- 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.
