Passport Applications

The Prothonotary of York County is the official acceptance agent for Passports in York County. In addition to appearing at the Prothonotary’s office in the York County Judicial Center, applicants may also appear at the Hanover Post Office. You may contact the Hanover Post Office at (717) 637-2147.

Applicants shod be prepared to submit a Certified Birth Record from the State Dept. of Health, Division of Vital Records, a Certificate of Naturalization or an expired previous U.S. Passport. Many people present documents that are not acceptable such as a Notice of Birth Registration or a hospital birth record. Please make sure you have a Certificate of Birth, which bears the seal of the Department of Health. Beginning on May 1, 2011, the birth certificate must list the full name of parent(s) for all applicants.

To obtain a new Certificate of Birth with this information, click here to go to the state site. Be sure to indicate that you want this birth certificate for travel purposes so they know to include parents' names. Also required is one 2" by 2" color passport photo. Please note that these are a specific type of photo. School photos or photos obtained from a “photo booth” may not be acceptable. In addition, applicants will need to submit current photo identification (usually a driver’s license). Minors who do not drive must be accompanied by a parent who has proper identification.

Note: Please do not bring cell phones or pagers into the Judicial Center. You will not be allowed to enter the building with these items and security personnel will not hold them for you.

PASSPORT OFFICE HOURS - 8:30 AM TO 4:15 PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY, PHONE -771-4760

PASSPORT BOOK FEES

FEES:

Customers using regular service from our office will receive their passports in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. To allow time for processing and delivery, we advise you to gather necessary materials and apply early.

Those wishing to receive their passports sooner may request expedited service which assures processing within 21 business days from the receipt of completed applications. The fees for expedited service are listed below.

Expedite Fees:

NEW PASSPORT CARD:

Customers will now have the option to apply for a Passport Book, a Passport Card, or both. The Passport Card may only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. The Passport Card will provide a less expensive, smaller, and more convenient alternative for those who travel to these destinations.

PASSPORT CARD FEES

Customers using regar service from our office will receive their passports in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. To allow time for processing and delivery, we advise you to gather necessary materials and apply early.

Those wishing to receive their passports sooner may request expedited service which assures processing within 21 business days from the receipt of completed applications. The fees for expedited service are listed below.

PASSPORT CARD EXPEDITE FEES:

Payment Methods:

Prothonotary application fees are payable by cash, personal check, business check or money orders. We do not accept credit cards.

Dept. of State fees are payable by personal checks, business checks, or money orders. We do not accept cash for this fee. We do not accept credit cards.

Itineraries are no longer required for expedited service from our office. However, proof of departure in the form of tickets or itinerary are still required if the customer appears in person at the Philadelphia or Washington Agencies for same day service. Those departing in 14 days or less are to appear at the Washington or Philadelphia Passport agencies. Customers applying to Philadelphia or Washington MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. Only customers traveling within 14 calendar days (2 weeks) with proof of departure or those who require extra time to apply for visas are eligible to schede an appointment. Customers traveling in more than 2 weeks must apply for their passport at the York County Prothonotary’s office.

Customers may schede an automated appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1 (877) 487-2778. Again, proof of departure MUST be submitted with all appointments.

Customers applying for same day service should be aware that it takes 3-4 hours to process urgent passports. We recommend that these customers schede a morning appointment to avoid having to return the next day to pick up the passport. All other customers with scheduled appointments will have their passports mailed out in 3 business days. The customer may request and pay for overnight mail service.

PHILADELPHIA PASSPORT AGENCY

U.S. CUSTOM HOUSE

200 CHESTNUT STREET, ROOM 103

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-2970

1 (877) 487- 2778

BRIEF AUTOMATED MESSAGE AND APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

HOURS: 9:00 – 4:00 M-F

WASHINGTON PASSPORT AGENCY

1111 19TH STREET, N.W. Suite 300

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036-1705

1 (877) 487- 2778

BRIEF AUTOMATED MESSAGE AND APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

HOURS: 8:00 – 3:00 M-F

MORE PASSPORT INFORMATION FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SITE: http://travel.state.gov

At this site, you can download forms, get renewal information, and get answers to your Passport questions. You can also obtain current public announcements and travel warnings at this website or by calling (202) 647-5225.

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR A PASSPORT APPLICATION

ADULTS – 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER (TAN FORM DS-11)

1. Application must be filled out completely by typing or printing. Use only blue or black ink. Do not sign the application.
2. Original or certified copy of birth certificate, previous U.S. Passport or original Naturalization Certificate. Hospital birth certificates and notification of birth registrations are not acceptable.
3. One (1) 2”x 2” color photograph with a white or off-white background. No school or vending booth photos.
4. Valid photo identification in the form of driver’s license or state-issued I.D., previous Passport or Naturalization Certificate.
5. Passport Book –- $135.00 Fee – $110.00 check or money order payable to U.S. Dept of State (no cash), and $25 cash, money order, personal check or business check payable to

Prothonotary.

6. Passport Card –- $55.00 Fee – $30.00 check or money order payable to U.S. Dept of State (no cash), and $25 cash, money order, personal check or business check payable to

Prothonotary.

NOTE - If the book and card are applied for at the same time, there is only one $25 fee payable to the Prothonotary.

7. Applicants age 16-18 with a check to the U.S. Dept. of State from a birth parent’s account and a valid driver’s license may appear without a parent or guardian.

MINORS –15 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER (TAN FORM DS-11)

1. Same preparation as above with the following exceptions:
2. Passport Book – $ 105.00 fee – $80.00 check or money order payable to U.S. Dept of State (no cash), and $25 cash, money order, personal check or business check payable to Prothonotary.
3. Passport Card – $ 40.00 fee – $15.00 check or money order payable to U.S. Dept of State (no cash), and $25 cash, money order, personal check or business check payable to Prothonotary.

NOTE - If the book and card are applied for at the same time, there is only one $25 fee payable to the Prothonotary.

4. Applications for applicants 13 and under are executed by both parents or guardians. All Children Must Appear In Person. Identification of the accompanying adult will be used for minors without a valid driver’s license. *( FORM DS-3053)

RENEWALS (PURPLE FORM DS- 82) – This form is available in the Prothonotary’s office but the applicant must personally complete and mail it.

1. Applicant must submit the most recent passport issued after 16th birthday and within five years after expiration.
2. One (1) recent 2”x 2” color photograph with a white or off-white background. No school or vending booth photos.
3. Check for $110.00 made payable to the U.S. Dept. of State
4. Mail the above items to:

    

   NATIONAL PASSPORT CENTER

   P O BOX 90155

   PHILADELPHIA, PA 19190-0155