Passport Information

All Passport Applicants MUST appear in Person
(including minors under age 16)

The Passport Card:
Beginning February 1, 2008, customers will now have the option to apply for a Passport Card which may only be used for land and sea travel between the Unites States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.  For more information visit:  http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Applications for passports may be obtained at the Kitsap County Clerk's Office or you may download them at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html

To obtain a passport you must have the following items:

• Proof of Citizenship: certified copy of Birth Certificate, previous passport, or Certificate of Naturalization
• 2 official passport photos, 2 X 2 inches (Now available in the Clerk's Office for $10)
• Valid photo identification
• Applicant's social security number

Special requirements for Children under age 16 effective February 1, 2008.   Both parents or child's legal guardian must:

• Present evidence of child's U.S. citizenship and
• Present evidence that they are the parents or guardian and
• Show valid personal identification and
• Sign and take oath before an authorized passport acceptance agent
• If either parent is unable to appear, the absent parent must provide a notarized statement of consent, which includes the child's name and date of birth, authorizing passport issuance

For further information:  http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_1547.html

Passports for age 16 and over are valid for 10 years; for under age 16 they are valid for 5 years.