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PASSPORTS Passports can be obtained at the: Items needed for a Passport:Application: Can be obtained at the Recorder's Office or you can log into travel.state.gov 1. Application must be filled out completely through line 22. Do not sign until application is completed and you have been given your oath. A U.S. Passport Card can now be applied for. This allows you to travel by land or sea between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. You must indicate on the application which document or documents you are applying for.
2. A certified copy of your birth certificate from the State Registrar. www2.state.id./dhw/vital stats/engapp2.pdf will take you to the form you need, with the original signature and state seal. This cannot be a Hospital Certificate.. This will be sent in with your application but will be returned with your passport.
3. Two (2x2) identical passport photos taken by a photographer.
4. A personal check, cashier’s check, or money order made out to U.S. Department of State. Fees for ages 16 and older is $75.00 (valid for 10 years). Under age 16 is $60.00 (valid for 5 years). Passport Card is $20.00 for 16 and older and $10.00 for 15 and under. To Expedite any passport is an additional $60.00.
5. There is an execution fee to the Recorder’s Office. You will need a personal check, money order, or cash for $25.00 Made out to: Twin Falls County Recorder.
6. All applications must be identified by a current Driver’s License or some other form of secondary identification. Everyone must appear in person.
7. A parent needs to accompany children 17 and under and provide photo ID and give written permission. Children 16 and under must have both parents signatures.
8. Turnover time is 4-6 weeks or longer for regular processing. If you are renewing your passport and need to expedite it, be sure to write expedite on the envelope or it will take longer to process. | |