Passports



NOTICE:
Passport applications will be handled by appointment only. They may be scheduled via phone or email.

  

 

 












 


PROTHONOTARY PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE HOURS OF OPERATION & LOCATION
 
Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.  

Office of the Prothonotary, 2nd Floor
 50 North Duke Street
 Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-8282 
       
 We are here to assist you as you prepare to apply for any passport product.
   

National Passport Information Center

 1-877-487-2778
 TDD: (1-888-874-7793)
NPIC@STATE.GOV
 
 Customer Service Representatives are available:
  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (excluding federal holidays)
 Automated information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  
  

Passport Book

What you will need to bring with you:

 

        Completed Application for US Passport

      A fillable & printable application can be found here:


                                                               https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

 

                                                                                                    Proof of U.S. Citizenship


                                                                                      OR

  • US government issued certificate of Naturalization

                                                                                      OR

      ▫ Current or previously issued full valid US passport book or card

                                  

                                                                                           Proof of Identity


  • Valid driver's license, state ID  AND submit a photocopy of the front and back, OR current passport.
  • If an applicant or the parents / legal guardians of a minor presents an out-of-state driver's license, additional identification is required, such as:
    • Health insurance card
    • Military ID
    • School / college ID
    • Social security card
    • Work ID

Photographs

  • One recent color passport photo (2 inches square).
  • Glasses must be removed for a passport photo even if glasses are routinely worn.
  • Passport photos can be taken in the Prothonotary's Office for a $10.50 fee.

Fees

  • 16 years of age and over: $130.00 (10-year passport)
    You'll need a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State, and separate check, cash, or money order for the $35.00 execution fee made payable to the Lancaster County Prothonotary.
  • 15 years of age and under: $100.00 (5-year passport)
    You'll need a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State, and separate check, cash or money order for the $35.00 execution fee, payable to the Lancaster County Prothonotary.
  • For U.S. passport applications for children 15 years of age and under, the children must appear in person with both parents. If both parents cannot be present applying parent must provide proof of sole custody or a statement of consent from non-applying parent.

All applicants must appear in person, regardless of age. 
 

Processing Times

 


The processing time currently varies depending on volume and other circumstances.  These times are regularly updated by the Department of State as they change.  These times can be found on the National Passport Information Center’s website:
 
   
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast.html.  
 Please call if you have any questions about which processing service you will need.”

   
You can fill-in and download your passport application online. You will then bring in your completed form, along with everything you need listed above to lessen your time here in our office.

                                                                                 Passport Card

                                                                                               What you will need to bring with you:


                                                                                   Completed Application for U.S. Passport Card

                                                                            A fillable & printable application can be found here:

                                                        https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html

                                                                                                   Proof of U.S. Citizenship

 
    

 


 

                                                                                      OR

  • US government issued certificate of Naturalization

                                                                                      OR

      ▫ Current or previously issued full valid US passport book or card


 Proof of Identity


           Valid driver's license, state ID AND submit a photocopy of the front and back, OR current passport.

  • If an applicant or the parents / legal guardians of a minor presents an out-of-state driver's License, additional identification is required, such as:
    • Health insurance card
    • Military ID
    • School / college ID
    • Social security card
    • Work ID

Photographs

  • One recent color passport photo (2 inches square)
  • Passport photos can be taken in the Prothonotary's Office for a $10.50 fee


Fees

  • 16 years of age and over: $30.00 (10 year card)
    You'll need a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State, and separate check, cash, or money order for the $35.00 execution fee payable to the Lancaster County Prothonotary.
  • 15 years of age and under: $15.00 (5 year card)
    You'll need a check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State, and separate check, cash or money order for the $35.00 execution fee, payable to the Lancaster County Prothonotary.
  • For U.S. passport applications for children 15 years of age and under, the children must appear in person with both parents. If both parents cannot be present, applying parent must provide proof of sole custody or a statement of consent from non-applying parent.

All applicants must appear in person, regardless of age.


You can download your passport card application online. You will then bring in your completed form, along with everything you need listed above, to lessen your time here in our office.


                                                 Additional Details

To check on the status of your application, or for more information on the passport book and passport card, go to the U.S. Department of State's website.