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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 16
AS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC LAW 106-113
EFFECTIVE February 1, 2008

For Complete information about passports please visit:
U.S. Department of State - Passport Application
or call our office at (269) 467-5602 or (269) 467-5661
 
St. Joseph County Passport Processing Instructions
 
Completed passport application
Proof of US Citizenship (certified birth certificate, naturalization certificate or an old US passport)
Must show valid picture identification (drivers license or Michigan State I.D.)
Two identical 2x2 inch passport photos required (white or light background). This can be taken at the County Clerk's Office. The fee is $6.00.
 
Normal passport processing time is 5 to 6 weeks. If your travel plans do not allow this amount of time, it is recommended that you expedite your passport, this will take 12 to 15 working days from when the Passport Agency receives the application. If using Express mail, please call the office for more details.

If your travel plans are within 14 days you will need to expedite your application and hand carry it into Chicago along with your itinerary. You will need to make arrangements with the Passport Agency to come in for an immediate issue by calling (312)-341-6020.
 
Passport Fees Effective February 1, 2008 (Passport form DS-11)
 
download passport form DS-11 
 
Passport Services Passport Fees Execution Fees
Age 16 and over $75.00* $25.00**
Under age 16 $60.00* $25.00**

* check payable to Department of State
** cash or check payable to St. Joseph County Clerk
add $60.00 per application for Expedited Service. This price does not include urgent mailing or delivery service. This service must be arranged by the customer.
 
Renewal Passport Fees Effective February 1, 2008 (Passport form DS-82)
 
Download passport form DS-82   
 
You may use this form if you meet the following:
 
You can submit your most recent passport
Your previous passport was issued on or after your 16th birthday
Your previous passport was issued within the last 15 years
You use the same name as on your most recent passport; or, I have had my name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper documentation to reflect my name change.
 
You will need the following items to renew your passport:
 
Completed application
your most recent U.S. Passport
A marriage certificate or court order if your name has changed
Two recent passport photographs with a light, plain background and taken within the last 6 months
Passport processing fee of $75.00 in a check payable to "U.S. Department of State"
 
add $60.00 per application for Expedited Service. This price does not include urgent mailing or delivery service. This service must be arranged by the customer.
 
Available Services
 
Commissioner Minutes
Birth Certificate Information & Order Form
Death Certificate Information & Order Form
Marriage Certificate Information & Order Form
Genealogy Research & Order Form
Cemeteries & Sextons
Assumed Name Certificate, Co-partnership & Dissolution
Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW)
Notary Public
Veterans' Information - Military Discharge (DD214)
Election Information - Voter Registration Information and Polling Locations
Passport Information
Immigration & Naturalization
45th Circuit Court
Family Court
Personal Protection Order (PPO)
Legal Name Change
Jury Information
 
 
COUNTY CLERK
Pattie S. Bender
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 189
Centreville, MI 49032
PHONE
General Division:
(269) 467-5602
Courts Division:
(269) 467-5531
FAX
(269) 467-5628
EMAIL
OFFICE HOURS
General Division:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closed on Holidays
Courts Division:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closed on Holidays
LOCATION

General Division:
125 W. Main St.

Centreville, MI

Historic Courthouse
2nd Floor
Courts Division:
125 W. Main St.

Centreville, MI

Courts Building
2nd Floor

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