FAQs

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Clerk - Passports

1. What are the specific rules when applying for a passport?

Planning a vacation outside the country? A U.S. passport is required when traveling by plane to another country. The Delhi Township Clerk's Office is an official passport acceptance agency and can also produce passport photos to the correct specifications of the application.

Depending upon what is needed, the process can take up to 20 minutes. Make sure you give yourself enough time for the application process and be sure to bring in all of the required information and documentation as it will save time and help your chances of getting approved.

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Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

2. What do I need to bring if I am applying for a passport?

To apply, you must complete an application form. View the online application form or use a blank form at the Clerk's Office. If you are filling it out in person, you must use black ink. After filling out the application form, you must present certain items of identification and the required methods of payment to apply before signing it.

These items include:

A 2 inch by 2 inch passport photo with a white or light background (As a convenience, the clerk's office can provide you with a proper passport photo for a small fee)
The completed passport application
Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or original naturalization certificate) Please Note: The original document or certified copy will be submitted, not a standard copy. It will be returned.
Valid picture identification (Driver's License or State ID card)
Payment (check or money order ONLY) payable to the U.S. Dept. of State for the passport book/card fee. One separate check for each application.
Payment (check, cash, card) to Delhi Township for the processing fee and photo (if applicable).

In addition, an application will not be accepted without the proper payment requirements.

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

3. What do I bring for minors?

In addition to having a completed application, proof of citizenship (certified copy of birth certificate), and a 2 inch by 2 inch photo, both parents must be present for minors.

For passports, a minor is anyone under the age of 16 at the time of application. Both parents must also have their driver's licenses with them at the time of application. If both parents are not able to be present, an affidavit must be filled out from the absent parent and signed in front of a notary. The affidavit form is available in clerk's office. A copy of the front and back of the absent parent's driver's license is also required.

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

4. How do I pay for a U.S. passport application?

There are two separate payments required for an application to be accepted:

For the passport book/card: Check or money order ONLY payable to the U.S. Dept. of State. Each application requires a separate check.
For the processing fee and/or photo: Check, cash or credit/debit card (no additional fees for cards) to Delhi Township. One payment for all total fees.

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

5. How much does it cost for a U.S. passport?

The costs of a passport are as following:

U.S. Passport Agency Fees - Payable Only by Check or Money Order

Type of Fee	Ages 16 +	Under 16
Passport Book Fee	$130.00	$100.00
Passport Card Fee	$30.00	$15.00
Expedite Fee (Additional)	$60.00	$60.00
Overnight Return Mailing	$19.53	$19.53

Delhi Township Clerk's Office Fees - Payable by Check or Money Order, Cash, Credit/Debit

Type of Fee	Ages 16 +	Under 16
Execution Fee	$35.00	$35.00
Photograph	$10.00	$10.00
Overnight Mail Fee	$26.95	$26.95

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

6. When can I apply for a U.S. passport?

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

or call (517) 694-2135

7. How long will it take to receive my U.S. passport?

The processing time for U.S. passport applications varies throughout the year. Applications can be expedited for an additional $60 per application to reduce processing time. For current processing times of routine and expedited applications, visit the U.S. Department of State Passports Page.

Processing times can vary depending on the time of year (like summer travel season) and occasional unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters. These times apply to passport renewals as well as new applications. Whenever possible, please give yourself enough time for your application to be processed.

Already applied for a passport?

You can check the status of your application online with the U.S. Department of State. It takes 7-10 business days for applications to be trackable online.

You can also call the National Passport Information Center to check your application status at 1-877-487-2778. Center hours are as follows (excluding Federal Holidays):

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!

8. Still have questions?

If you have a specific question not addressed in the FAQ, you can look through the U.S. Department of State's Frequently Asked Questions list or call the Delhi Township Clerk's Office at (517) 694-2135.

Passport hours are by appointment only.

You can make an appointment online - quick and easy!