Passports are processed by appointment only. Appointment times are Monday through Friday at 9:30 am and Monday through Thursday at 1:30 pm. To check appointment availability, please contact us at 570-278-6641.
What you will need:
If printing from home, please print one side only.
2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship ~
v State Certified Birth Certificate containing a raised seal and both parents’ names.
v Naturalization Papers - Original only;
v Expired U.S. Passport.
3. Proof of Identity ~
v Valid Driver's License or State-issued Identification Card - Original.
v If an applicant, or the parents/legal guardians of a minor, presents an out-of-state driver's license, additional identification is required. Acceptable forms of additional identification include:
School ID;
Health insurance card;
Work ID;
Social security card;
Military ID.
4. Photographs ~
v 1 color passport photo (2"x2") taken within the last 6 months.
v Passport photo can be taken in the Prothonotary's Office for a $10 fee.
5. Additional Requirements for Minor Children ~
v Both parents and the minor child must be present at the time of application.
6. Fees (for each application) ~
v Passport Books: Check or Money Order made payable to the U.S. Department of State in the amount of:
$130 if applicant is 16 years of age or older;
$100 if applicant is 15 years of age or younger;
v Passport Card: Check or Money Order made payable to the US Department of State in the amount of:
$30 if applicant is 16 years of age or older;
$15.00 if applicant is 15 years of age or younger;
v Expedited Processing: An additional $60 added onto the payment to the US Department of State;
v For each application: Check, Money Order or cash made payable to the Susquehanna County Prothonotary in the amount of $35;
v For pictures taken by the Prothonotary's Office: Check, Money Order or cash made payable to the Susquehanna County Prothonotary in the amount of $10.
*** If you are having picture taken in Prothonotary's Office one check for $45.00 will be accepted ***
Additional Information:
v All citizenship documentation must be submitted to the US Department of State with the passport application. The citizenship documentation will be returned to you via US mail.