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Passport applications can be submitted at the Ottawa County Clerk Grand Haven and Holland locations as walk-ins. Passport applications are also accepted at the Fillmore-West Olive location, but by appointment only. The Hudsonville location does not accept Passport applications.
Please read the following information carefully before applying. A transmittal list is included with each group of passport applications sent. For more information about passports visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Passport Book
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Passport Card
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Applications for Passport
| » | Application for U.S. Passport (Form DS11) - applicants must submit in person. |
| » | U.S. Passport Renewal Application (Form DS82) - must be submitted through the mail. |
| » | Application for Additional Visa Pages (Form DS0485) - must be submitted through the mail. |
| » | Name Change, Data Correction, and Limited Passport Book Replacement (Form DS5504) - must be submitted through the mail. |
| » | Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport or Card (Form DS64) - must be submitted along with the Application for U.S. Passport form DS-11 in person. |
| » | Statement
of Consent - Issuance of a Passport to a Minor Under Age 16 (Form
DS3053) - This
form should be submitted, along with the DS11 Application for Passport,
for minors under age 16 as evidence of parental permission if: 1) you are
a non-applying parent or guardian consenting to passport issuance for your
child, 2) or you are an applying parent or guardian, and the written consent
of the non-applying parent or guardian cannot be obtained. The Statement
of Consent by non-applying parents, for children under the age 16,
MUST be Notarized and signed by the non-applying parent and must include a photocopy of his/her ID.
Note: Effective March 1, 2011 The non-applying
parent or guardian must also provide a photocopy of the front and back
side of his or her ID with Form DS-3053. |
Requirements for a Passport
You will need the following when applying for a passport:
| » | Application for U.S. Passport: For your first passport, you must appear in person and complete this form. It may be completed prior to arrival but must be signed in the presence of the passport agent. |
| » | A certified copy (raised seal) of your Birth Certificate: It is available only from the County Clerk's Office in the county of your birth or from the State of your birth. Effective April 1, 2011 all birth certificates (including adults) must have parents' names. |
| » | Present Identification: A valid driver's license, a government issued (federal, state, municipal) identification card, a previous passport, or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship. |
| » | Submit a Photocopy of the Identification Presented: Applicants must include a photocopy of identification document(s) front and back at the time of passport application acceptance. |
| » | You must present one recent photograph of yourself (taken within the last six months). The photograph must not exceed 2 x 2 inches in size. Photo requirements have been changed to require one color photo. Note: The Clerk's office can take your Passport Photo at our Fillmore Street location. The fee is $10.00. |
| » | Applicants age 16 and over: Must pay $110 for their passport. This payment must only be paid by check or money order payable to the Department of State. There is a $25 execution fee payable to Ottawa County Clerk by Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa or MasterCard. The passport is valid for 10 years. |
| » | Applicants age 15 and under: Must pay $80 for their passport. This payment must only be paid by check or money order payable to the Department of State. There is a $25 execution fee payable to Ottawa County Clerk by Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa or MasterCard. The passport is valid for five years. |
| » | Application Signature: Until the age of 18, all applicants will need a parent or legal guardian (with legal proof) present to sign your passport at the time of execution. All persons 16 years of age and above will need to sign their own passport application in the presence of the passport agent. ALL MINOR CHILDREN MUST APPEAR IN PERSON. |
Locations to Apply - Ottawa County Clerk
| » | Passport applications can be submitted at the following Ottawa
County Clerk locations:
Fillmore-West Olive - by appointment only The Hudsonville location does not accept Passport applications. |
| » | At Fillmore-West Olive only: Applicants must make an appointment. Grand Haven and Holland locations only accept walk-ins. |
You should receive your passport within approximately 4-6 weeks from the receipt of your completed application. If you need your passport in less than approximately 4-6 weeks , you need to obtain expedited service for processing the passport. The fee for expedited service is $60 per application (payable to the Department of State) which is in addition to the regular passport fee. At the time of expedited service, it is recommended that you arrange for a two-way overnight delivery of the passport to prevent delays.
For additional information, please call the Ottawa County Clerk's Office at (616) 994-4531.
