Get Your Passport

Register of Deeds Passport Acceptance Center

Step 1 and 2 - The following questionnaire must be completed prior to your appointment. Please click the link below and you will be directed to schedule your appointment and fill out the short questionnaire. 
ROD Passport Appointment and Questionnaire *For questions regarding survey please call our office at 316-660-9400.

Step 3 - Please bring your completed forms to your appointment. (Forms may be found at travel.state.gov and must be completed in black ink. Do not sign your form until you are in front of a passport agent)

Disclaimer - If you do not bring the completed forms, we may need to reschedule your appointment.

Processing Times: Routine services are taking an estimated 6-8 weeks for processing. For an additional $60 per applicant, expedited services are taking an estimated 2-3 weeks for processing.

*Please note processing times do not start until the US Department of State receives the application. To start processing times sooner, please contact us for mailing options.

These processing times apply to applications submitted by mail and in-person at an acceptance facility in your community. Most acceptance facilities such as post offices, clerks of court and libraries are open and accepting passport applications. Apply by mail when possible because it is a safe, contactless option for certain services.

For Additional Information:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/passport-agencies.html
Or contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.

Passport Photographs

Photo can be taken in office for a fee of $15

Two passport photos are provided.

How to Apply

First-Time Applicant Requirements

  • Application for a U.S. Passport (Form DS-11) completed in black ink.
  • Applicants must be U. S. citizens.
  • All applicants MUST appear in person.
  • Both parents/guardians must appear for minors under the age of sixteen (16). If both parents/guardians cannot be present, then click here for more information.
  • Applicants aged sixteen (16) and older must personally sign their passport application and have at least one parent or legal guardian present or have a letter of consent from one parent or legal guardian.

Passport Photographs

  • Photographs should be 2 x 2 inches in size. Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair) should be no less than 1 inch and no more than 1-3/8 inches.
  • Photographs should be in color.
  • Photographs must be clear images and have a plain white or light-colored background.

Proof of Citizenship

  • A certified US Birth Certificate (with raised seal) from the state in which you were born (hospital certificates are not acceptable).
  • A naturalization certificate or Report of Birth Abroad document.

Proof of Identity

  • A state or federally issued picture ID such as a Driver's License, ID card or Military ID.
  • Parental ID is required for children under the age of sixteen (16).

Passport Application Fees for First-Time Applicants

FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Age

Passport Fee Payable by check or money order ONLY to U. S. Department of State

Register of Deeds Execution Fee Payable by check, cash or credit card

Total Fees
Adult Passport Book $130.00 $35.00 $165.00
Adult Passport Card $30.00 $35.00 $65.00
Adult Passport Book & Card $160.00 $35.00 $195.00
Minor Under 16 Passport Book $100.00 $35.00 $135.00
Minor Under 16 Passport Card $15.00 $35.00 $50.00
Minor Under 16 Passport Book & Card $115.00 $35.00 $150.00

*All fees for the U.S. Dept. of State must be in the form of a check or money order.

*All fees for the Register of Deeds can be in the form of a check, cash, or credit card. (A convenience fee will be applied on all credit card transactions.)

*Fees are non-refundable.

For additional information or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please call (316) 660-9400, visit the Department of State website at travel.state.gov, 

Routine mail return time frame is ten to twelve weeks and expedite mail return time frame is four to six weeks.

Passport Renewal

  • You are responsible for mailing your Form DS-82 to the National Passport Processing Center.
  • The Register of Deeds Office will assist you in attaching your photo and check.
  • The Office will also provide you with an addressed priority mail envelope; you are responsible for priority mail postage.
  • Applicants under the age of sixteen (16), must apply in person using Form DS-11. You cannot use Form DS-82 to renew your passport.

If proper documentation is not provided and/or forms are not completed prior to the scheduled appointment time, you may have to reschedule your appointment.