Why Have a Passport?
A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer. A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave most foreign countries. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue or verify United States passports.
Passport Requirements
More information can be found at www.travel.state.gov/passport . Their toll free number is 1-877-487-2778.
All international travel requires a passport book or a passport card.
PHOTOGRAPHS: You must submit ONE 2" X 2" color passport photo taken within the last six months. Photographs must meet U.S. government requirements, which are listed on their website.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Expired passport issued to an adult or Naturalization Certificate (must be original) or Certified Copy of your Division in the state in which you were born). Persons born in Alabama can go to any local Health Department to purchase a certified copy of their Birth Certificate. It will be issued at the time of purchase. If you were born in another state, you must contact that state’s Division of Vital Statistics. There are several sites on the Internet that can assist you in this matter. Persons 15 and older, who held a prior passport, can use that Passport in lieu of the certified birth certificate. This instrument will be submitted with your application and returned within two weeks after receipt of your passport.
PASSPORT FEE: Personal check, cashiers check or money order payable to U.S. Department of State. Fees can be combined for persons applying at the same time.
| Book Fees: | | Card Fees: |
| $110.00 16 years of age or older | | $30.00 16 years of age or older |
| $80.00 15 years of age or younger | | $15.00 15 years of age or younger |
IMPORTANT: If you are flying, a book is REQUIRED. The card is valid only for travel by car or ship.
Be aware that any emergency requiring flight will require a passport book.
- Children 16 or 17 may appear with one parent or legal guardian to sign the application in the office.
- Children 15 and younger must appear with both parents or legal guardian to sign the application in the office.
EXECUTION FEE (Book and Card): $25.00 cash or check made payable to John Pat Orr, Circuit Clerk.
IDENTIFICATION: A State issued ID (i.e. Driver's License) or federally issued ID (i.e military) is required. We cannot accept privately issued forms of identification (i.e work badges). If you do not hold identification issued by the State of Alabama, you must present a second identification.
Please check the website for the most up-to-date application processing times. Add $60.00 per applicationto passport fee for Expedited Service. Price does not include overnight mailing. Add $12.72 for this service.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You must arrive so that all transactions are completed by closing.
John Pat Orr, Circuit Clerk
4th Floor, Morgan County Courthouse
302 Lee Street NE
Decatur, Alabama 35601
Phone 256-351-4790
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